Require registration of persons convicted of abuse
HB 4414 amends West Virginia's Sex Offender Registration Act to clarify and update registration requirements for individuals convicted of specific sexual offenses. It directly affects people convicted under sections of the state code covering sexual assault, trafficking, and other related crimes, requiring them to register in person with detailed personal information including current address, employment, school details, internet accounts, and vehicle ownership. Key provisions specify that registrants must update information within 10 days of changes and clarify how those without permanent residence can comply by providing transient addresses. The bill removes outdated definitions and ensures consistent registration procedures across all cases, without creating new penalties or changing offense classifications.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 16, 2026
Last action Jan 16, 2026
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Jan 16, 2026
Committee
To House Judiciary
lower
Jan 16, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Jan 16, 2026
Committee
To Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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