WV HB5427

Prohibits "doxxing" — the knowing publication of personally identifiable information (home address, phone number, Social Security number, financial accounts, location data, family member details) without consent and with intent to harass, intimidate, threaten, stalk, or facilitate harm

First offense is a misdemeanor with up to one year in jail and $1,000 fine; second or subsequent offenses become felonies with one to five years imprisonment and fines up to $5,000

Aggravated penalties of one to five years imprisonment and $5,000-$25,000 fines apply when victims are law enforcement, judges, prosecutors, healthcare workers, educators, or their immediate family members

Victims may pursue civil remedies including injunctive relief, actual damages, statutory damages of $1,000-$25,000 per violation, and attorney fees

Requires government agencies to establish procedures for redacting personal information from public records when individuals demonstrate a credible safety risk, with effective date of April 1, 2026