West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 197: Relating to crime of sexual abuse by parent, guardian, custodian, or person in position of trust to child

Enacted Last action June 25, 2026: Chapter 99, Acts, Regular Session, 2026

Plain-language summary

SB 197 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to crime of sexual abuse by parent, guardian, custodian, or person in position of trust to child. Primary sponsor: Ryan Weld (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 25, 2026): Chapter 99, Acts, Regular Session, 2026.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Ryan Weld (Republican). 4 co-sponsors.