Establishing, defining, and creating criminal penalties for terrorist acts and groups

SB 812 proposes to define "terrorist acts" and "terrorist groups" more precisely in West Virginia law, creating new felony offenses for committing such acts or being a member of a designated group. The bill mandates strict sentencing without probation or suspension for terrorism convictions, requires the Attorney General to identify terrorist entities, and mandates restitution for victims' economic harm (including lost wages and business shutdown costs). It specifically targets acts intended to intimidate civilians, influence government policy, or retaliate against government actions. The bill is currently pending in the Senate Judiciary Committee after its March 19, 2025, introduction.