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WV HB4842
Bill
Status
Enrolled
3/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
James Akers
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AI Summary
- Amends West Virginia Code §55-20-3 to clarify that civil remedies for unauthorized disclosure of intimate images also apply to sexual extortion cases under §61-8B-6
- Establishes joint and several liability for all individuals found liable under the intimate image disclosure statute
- Maintains existing protections allowing victims to sue when someone intentionally discloses or threatens to disclose private intimate images without consent
- Preserves provisions that consent to create an image or previous consensual sharing does not waive a victim's right to sue over unauthorized disclosure
- Introduced January 27, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary
Legislative Description
Relating to civil remedies for the unauthorized disclosure of intimate images.
Courts
Last Action
Completed legislative action
3/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/25/2026
Judiciary2/16/2026
Legal Services2/13/2026
Judiciary1/27/2026
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