West Virginia HB5674 prohibits civil rights violations based on disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

West Virginia HB5674 amends the state code to prohibit violence or intimidation based on race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, political affiliation, sex, disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation. It establishes criminal penalties for such acts, including fines and imprisonment. The bill also specifies that evidence of constitutionally protected speech or associations is not admissible in criminal prosecutions unless directly related to the crime and probative of intent.

West Virginia HB5674 prohibits civil rights violations based on disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

West Virginia HB5674 amends the state code to prohibit violence or intimidation based on race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, political affiliation, sex, disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation. It establishes criminal penalties for such acts, including fines and imprisonment. The bill also specifies that evidence of constitutionally protected speech or associations is not admissible in criminal prosecutions unless directly related to the crime and probative of intent.