West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5496: Providing for the offense of child torture.

In committee Last action February 13, 2026: To House Judiciary

Plain-language summary

HB 5496 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on February 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Providing for the offense of child torture. Primary sponsor: Margitta Mazzocchi (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 13, 2026): To House Judiciary.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Margitta Mazzocchi (Republican). 3 co-sponsors.