The information in this post regarding SB-197, incorporating updates to the SOR & CAR, has been determined to be incorrect! See our UPDATED & CORRECTED post here: https://wvrsol.org/2026/04/wvrsol-2026-legislative-summary-update/ By Philip . . . Here is the WVRSOL 2026 Legislative Session Summary – Final WVRSOL 2026 Legislative Session Update The 2026 West Virginia legislative session included several bills affecting criminal law,…
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By Philip . . . NARSOL & WVRSOL File Federal Lawsuit Filed to Challenge West Virginia’s Internet ID Law Federal Lawsuit Filed to Challenge West Virginia’s Internet ID Law A new federal civil rights lawsuit challenges a West Virginia law that requires individuals on the state’s Sex Offense Registry to disclose every internet account and online identity they use. The…
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By Philip . . . WVRSOL has provided written testimony in opposition to SB-1037 Repealing [the] Prohibition on [the] Death Penalty. OPPOSITION Response to SB 1037 Repealing [the] prohibition on [the] death penalty February 26, 2026 Senate Judiciary Committees: West Virginians for Rational Sexual Offence Laws (WVRSOL) is a West Virginia non-profit association and an affiliate of the National Association…
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By Philip . . . WVRSOL has provided written testimony in opposition to HB–5493 Chemical Castration or Surgical Castration for Sex Abuse Crimes Against Minors. OPPOSITION Response to HB 5493 Creating a domestic violence registry February 13, 2026 House Health and Human Resources and Judiciary Committee: West Virginians for Rational Sexual Offence Laws (WVRSOL) is a West Virginia non-profit association…
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By Philip . . . WVRSOL has provided written testimony in opposition to HB-5413 Updates to Central Abuse and Sexual Offense Registry Fees SUPPORT Response to HB 5413 Relating to the Central Abuse & Sexual Offense Fees February 10, 2026 House Judiciary Committee: West Virginians for Rational Sexual Offence Laws (WVRSOL) is a West Virginia non-profit association and an affiliate…
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By Philip . . . WVRSOL has provided written testimony in opposition to HB-5368 Creating a Domestic Violence Registry. OPPOSITION Response to HB 5368 Creating a domestic violence registry February 9, 2026 House Judiciary Committee: West Virginians for Rational Sexual Offence Laws (WVRSOL) is a West Virginia non-profit association and an affiliate of the National Association for Rational Sexual Offence…
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By Philip . . . WVRSOL has provided written testimony in opposition to HB-5341 Creating a Domestic Violence Registry. OPPOSITION Response to HB 5341 Creating a domestic violence registry February 9, 2026 House Judiciary Committee: West Virginians for Rational Sexual Offence Laws (WVRSOL) is a West Virginia non-profit association and an affiliate of the National Association for Rational Sexual Offence…
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By Philip . . . WVRSOL has provided written testimony in opposition to HB-5253 Creating a Domestic Violence Registry. OPPOSITION Response to HB 5253 Creating a domestic violence registry February 5, 2026 House Judiciary Committee: West Virginians for Rational Sexual Offence Laws (WVRSOL) is a West Virginia non-profit association and an affiliate of the National Association for Rational Sexual Offence…
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By Philip . . . WVRSOL has provided written testimony in opposition to HB-5209 Establishing an Animal Abuser Registry. OPPOSITION Response to HB 5209 Establishing an animal abuser registry February 5, 2026 House Judiciary Committee: West Virginians for Rational Sexual Offence Laws (WVRSOL) is a West Virginia non-profit association and an affiliate of the National Association for Rational Sexual Offence…
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By Philip . . . WVRSOL has provided written testimony in opposition to HB-5176, Establishing an Animal Abuser Registry OPPOSITION Response to HB 5176 Establishing an animal abuser registry February 5, 2026 House Judiciary Committee: West Virginians for Rational Sexual Offence Laws (WVRSOL) is a West Virginia non-profit association and an affiliate of the National Association for Rational Sexual Offence…
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