Establishes the crime of conspiracy to deny medical treatment to victims of sexual offenses in West Virginia.
West Virginia HB5484 creates the crime of conspiracy to deny medical treatment to victims of sexual exploitation, sexual assault, incest, or sexual abuse. The bill imposes penalties, including imprisonment and fines, on those who conspire to deny victims access to licensed medical care for conditions or injuries caused by these offenses. The penalties include confinement in a state correctional facility for 5 to 10 years, a fine of up to $50,000, or both.
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