HB5466

Relating to Abuse Prevention Program

Complete·3/14/26

West Virginia HB5466 amends the Domestic Violence Act to rename and clarify the Batterer Intervention and Prevention Abuse Intervention Program.

West Virginia HB5466 amends the Domestic Violence Act by renaming the Batterer Intervention and Prevention Abuse Intervention Program, previously known as a program of intervention for perpetrators, to clarify its definition and purpose. The bill updates the code to reflect this change, ensuring that the program is recognized as a licensed educational program offering classes to individuals who commit acts of domestic violence or abuse. The program aims to provide nonviolent strategies and values that promote respect and equality in intimate partner relationships.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

34 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 10

1:00 PM

Senate Health and Human Resources Committee Meeting

Feb 25

3:30 PM

Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources Meeting

History

Apr 1

House

Approved by Governor 4/1/2026

Mar 30

House

To Governor 3/30/2026

Mar 25

House

House received Senate message