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WV SB197
Bill
AI Summary
- Amends West Virginia Code §61-8D-5 to add "attempt" as a prosecutable offense for sexual abuse of a child by a parent, guardian, custodian, or person in position of trust
- Expands subsection (a) to criminalize attempts to engage in sexual exploitation, sexual intercourse, sexual intrusion, or sexual contact with a child under one's care, custody, or control
- Adds "attempts to procure, authorize, or induce" another person to sexually abuse a child under age 16 as a felony punishable by 5-15 years imprisonment and/or $1,000-$10,000 fine
- Adds the same attempt language for cases involving children age 16 or older, punishable by 1-5 years imprisonment
- Introduced by Senator Weld on January 14, 2026, and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee
Legislative Description
Relating to crime of sexual abuse by parent, guardian, custodian, or person in position of trust to child
Crime
Last Action
Completed legislative action
3/14/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/2/2026
Judiciary1/14/2026
Full Bill Text
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