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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Weld | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Vince Deeds | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Zack Maynard | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Eric Tarr | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Mike Woelfel | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Chapter 99, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
- Approved by Governor 4/1/2026
- To Governor 3/19/2026
- Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal
- Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - Senate Journal
- To Governor 3/19/2026 - Senate Journal
- Completed legislative action
- Communicated to House
- Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 679)
- Unanimous consent to remove bill from table
- Motion to table bill adopted (voice vote)
- Amendment to House amendment withdrawn by unanimous consent
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