West Virginia HB5322 prohibits sexual abuse of animals and establishes criminal penalties.

West Virginia HB5322 amends the state code to prohibit sexual abuse of animals, including engaging in or facilitating such abuse, possessing animals for abuse, and permitting abuse on premises under one's control. It establishes criminal penalties, including fines and imprisonment, and mandates forfeiture of animals involved in the abuse. The bill also requires a psychiatric evaluation for certain offenders and restricts animal ownership post-conviction.

West Virginia HB5322 prohibits sexual abuse of animals and establishes criminal penalties.

West Virginia HB5322 amends the state code to prohibit sexual abuse of animals, including engaging in or facilitating such abuse, possessing animals for abuse, and permitting abuse on premises under one's control. It establishes criminal penalties, including fines and imprisonment, and mandates forfeiture of animals involved in the abuse. The bill also requires a psychiatric evaluation for certain offenders and restricts animal ownership post-conviction.