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WV HB4695
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Adam Vance
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AI Summary
- Doubles prison sentences for sexual assault in the third degree from 1-5 years to 2-10 years and increases maximum fines from $10,000 to $20,000
- Elevates sexual abuse in the third degree from a misdemeanor (up to 90 days in county jail) to a felony with 1-3 years in state prison
- Increases penalties for sexual abuse by a parent, guardian, custodian, or person in position of trust from 10-20 years to 20-40 years imprisonment, with fines doubled to $1,000-$10,000
- Adds "attempt" as a criminal offense for parents, guardians, custodians, or persons in position of trust who try to procure or induce sexual abuse of a child
- Doubles maximum imprisonment from 2 to 4 years and fines from $400-$4,000 to $800-$8,000 for distributing or possessing sexually explicit material depicting a child
Legislative Description
To double the criminal penalty for anyone found guilty of sexual assault on a minor
Crime
Last Action
To Judiciary
2/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/12/2026
Judiciary1/21/2026
Full Bill Text
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