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WV SB1083

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tom Willis

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a new felony offense for adults who intentionally expose their sex organs or anus to minors under 16 years of age for sexual gratification, punishable by 1-5 years imprisonment and/or fines up to $3,000

  • Requires sex offender registration for individuals convicted of the new felony indecent exposure offense involving minors

  • Expands the definition of indecent exposure to include biological males or females who undress in opposite-sex locker rooms at schools, recreation centers, or health clubs when likely to cause affront or alarm

  • Establishes escalating penalties for repeat indecent exposure offenses committed for sexual gratification: first offense up to 1 year/$500 fine; second offense 30 days to 1 year/$1,000 fine; third offense becomes a felony with 1-5 years imprisonment/$3,000 fine

  • Adds felony indecent exposure offenses to the list of qualifying offenses for recidivist sentencing enhancements under West Virginia's repeat offender laws

Legislative Description

Requiring registration as sex offender for conviction of indecent exposure to certain minors

Crime

Last Action

To House Judiciary

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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