HB5016

To clarify those required to register sex offenders, who must register temporary addresses

Introduced·2/2/26
Intr Text

Clarifies registration requirements for sex offenders without permanent residences in West Virginia.

This bill amends the Sex Offender Registration Act in West Virginia to clarify how individuals required to register as sex offenders, who do not have a permanent residence, can satisfy their legal obligation. It specifies that such individuals must provide information about their transient residences, including any location where they live for three or more days in a calendar year. The bill also outlines the information that must be provided during registration, such as full name, aliases, photographs, and descriptions of crimes committed.

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Judiciary Committee
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Sponsors

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History

Feb 2

House

Filed for introduction

Feb 2

House

To Judiciary

Feb 2

House

Introduced in House