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WV SB630

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mike Azinger

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "obscene matter" and "sexually explicit conduct" to explicitly include "any transvestite and/or transgender exposure, performances, or display to any minor" for purposes of indecency laws

  • Increases penalties for indecent exposure: first offense fines rise from $250 to $1,000, second offense fines from $1,000 to $5,000, and third offense fines from $3,000 to $7,500

  • Prohibits minors from attending any venue where obscene matter or sexually explicit conduct is displayed, with no parental exception for this specific prohibition (unlike alcohol-serving establishments)

  • Raises fines for contempt of court violations related to nuisance injunctions from $100-$1,000 to $1,000-$5,000, and increases the tax imposed on properties found to be nuisances from $300 to $1,000

  • Allows courts to award attorney's fees and costs to prevailing parties who bring suits to enjoin nuisances involving obscene or sexually explicit displays

Legislative Description

Protecting minors from exposure to indecent displays of sexually explicit nature

Crime

Last Action

To Judiciary

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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