To clarify those required to register sex offenders, who must register temporary addresses
HB 5016 clarifies West Virginia's sex offender registration rules for individuals without a permanent residence, requiring them to register "transient residences" - defined as any location where they stay for three or more days in a year (including places without a street address, like shelters or temporary housing). The bill ensures these individuals meet legal obligations by reporting their temporary stays, alongside standard registration details like name, address, and employment. It does not change which offenses require registration but makes the process clearer for people without a fixed home, such as the homeless or frequent travelers. This update aims to improve compliance while maintaining existing registration standards.
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in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 2, 2026
Last action Feb 2, 2026
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Feb 2, 2026
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Feb 2, 2026
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Jonathan Pinson
RRepublican
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Geno Chiarelli
RRepublican
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Kayla Young
DDemocratic
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