SB197Introduced in the Senate
Relating to crime of sexual abuse by parent, guardian, custodian, or person in position of trust to child
Introduced by Ryan Weld, District 1
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to add attempt to the criminal offense of sexual abuse by a parent, guardian, custodian, or person in a position of trust to a child.
Where it stands
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal
March 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 679) · March 14, 2026
30
Yes
0
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
34 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton Barnhart | 9 | Yes |
| Ryan Weld | 1 | Yes |
| Laura Wakim Chapman | 1 | Yes |
| Charles Clements | 2 | Yes |
| Chris Rose | 2 | Yes |
| Mike Azinger | 3 | Yes |
| Eric Tarr | 4 | Yes |
| Amy Nichole Grady | 4 | Yes |
| Mike Woelfel | 5 | Absent |
| Scott Fuller | 5 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Judiciary
Introduced in Senate
To Judiciary
Reported do pass
On 1st reading
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading
Read 2nd time
On 3rd reading
Read 3rd time
Passed Senate (Roll No. 254)
Ordered to House
House received Senate message
Introduced in House
To Judiciary
To House Judiciary
Markup Discussion
With amendment, do pass
Immediate consideration
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
Read 2nd time
Amendment reported by the Clerk
Committee amendment adopted (Voice vote)
On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
Read 3rd time
Amendment reported by the Clerk
Amendment adopted (Voice vote)
Amended on 3rd reading
Passed House (Roll No. 518)
Title amendment adopted (Voice vote)
Communicated to Senate
House Message received
House amendment to Senate bill reported
Amendment to House amendment reported
Amendment to House amendment withdrawn by unanimous consent
Motion to table bill adopted (voice vote)
Unanimous consent to remove bill from table
Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 679)
Communicated to House
Completed legislative action
To Governor 3/19/2026
To Governor 3/19/2026 - Senate Journal
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - Senate Journal
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal
Verify the information
- Official page on the West Virginia Legislature website
- sb197 h jud am _1 (amendment)
- sb197 h jud am _1 adopted (amendment)
- sb197 hfa akers 3-13 _1 (amendment)
- sb197 hfat akers 3-13 (amendment)
- sb197 hfa akers 3-13 _1 adopted (amendment)
- sb197 hfat akers 3-13 adopted (amendment)
- sb197 h jud am _1 as amended (amendment)
- sb197 sfat martin 3-14 (amendment)
- sb197 sfa martin 3-14 _1 (amendment)
- Introduced (text)
- Enrolled (text)
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