SB1039

Expanding crime of indecent exposure to include biological males who undress in women's locker rooms

Introduced·2/21/26
Intr Text

Expands the crime of indecent exposure to include biological males who undress in women's locker rooms.

West Virginia SB1039 amends the definition of indecent exposure to include biological males who undress in women's locker rooms. The bill specifies that indecent exposure occurs when a person intentionally exposes their sex organs or anus, or causes such exposure by another, or engages in any overt act of sexual gratification. It also includes biological males who undress in women's locker rooms under circumstances likely to cause affront or alarm. Exceptions are made for mothers breastfeeding their children.

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History

Feb 21

Senate

Filed for introduction

Feb 21

Senate

To Judiciary

Feb 21

Senate

Introduced in Senate