SR18

Designating January 27, 2026, as Sexual Violence Awareness Day at Legislature

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Designates January 27, 2026, as Sexual Violence Awareness Day at the West Virginia Legislature.

The bill designates January 27, 2026, as Sexual Violence Awareness Day at the West Virginia Legislature. It recognizes the significant impact of sexual violence in the state, including high rates of sexual coercion victimizations among women and the high incarceration rate for forcible sex offenses. The resolution also acknowledges the work of victim services and the West Virginia Foundation for Rape Information and Services. It directs the Clerk to forward a copy of the resolution to the appropriate representative of the West Virginia Foundation for Rape Information and Services.

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Roll Call Votes

Adopted by Senate (Roll No. 9)

32 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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History

Jan 27

Senate

Introduced in Senate

Jan 27

Senate

Immediate consideration

Jan 27

Senate

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