West Virginia HB5400 modifies criminal penalties for child neglect resulting in death.

West Virginia HB5400 amends the criminal penalties for child neglect resulting in death. It specifies that a person in a position of trust in relation to a child who neglects a child under their care, custody, or control and causes the child's death shall be guilty of a felony. Upon conviction, the offender shall be fined between $1,000 and $5,000 or imprisoned for between 10 and 20 years.

West Virginia HB5400 modifies criminal penalties for child neglect resulting in death.

West Virginia HB5400 amends the criminal penalties for child neglect resulting in death. It specifies that a person in a position of trust in relation to a child who neglects a child under their care, custody, or control and causes the child's death shall be guilty of a felony. Upon conviction, the offender shall be fined between $1,000 and $5,000 or imprisoned for between 10 and 20 years.