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WV SB1039

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tom Willis

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends West Virginia Code §61-8-9 to expand the definition of indecent exposure to include "when a biological male undresses in a women's locker room"
  • First offense constitutes a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail, a fine up to $250, or both
  • Second offense for sexual gratification purposes carries a fine up to $1,000 and jail confinement of 30 days to 12 months
  • Third or subsequent offenses escalate to a felony with fines up to $3,000 and imprisonment of 1-5 years in a state correctional facility
  • Introduced February 21, 2026, by Senator Willis and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee

Legislative Description

Expanding crime of indecent exposure to include biological males who undress in women's locker rooms

Crime

Last Action

To Judiciary

2/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/21/2026

Full Bill Text

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