SB986

Relating to child torture and abused children

Chamber Passed·3/4/26

West Virginia SB986 defines child torture and sets criminal penalties for such acts.

West Virginia SB986 amends the state code to define child torture as a course of conduct against a child that includes severe physical or psychological acts. The bill outlines specific acts that constitute torture, such as breaking a limb, inflicting severe pain, or restricting basic bodily functions. It also includes emotional distress caused by intimidation, humiliation, or threats. The bill establishes criminal penalties, with imprisonment ranging from one to ten years, depending on whether the victim suffers bodily injury.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 33–0 · Mar 4
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

D
1
3
RRR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Passed Senate (Roll No. 349)

33 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

R

Calendar

Mar 2

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Committee Meeting

Feb 23

3:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Committee Meeting

History

Mar 5

House

House received Senate message

Mar 5

House

Introduced in House

Mar 5

House

To Judiciary