By Philip . . . Court Dismisses Registry Fee Case Without Prejudice – Obligations Remain. Update on Kaso et al. v. Mitchell (S.D. W. Va.) A federal court has dismissed the lawsuit challenging West Virginia’s sex offender registry fee, but the case is not over. What the Court Decided The judge granted the State’s motion to dismiss, meaning the current…
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By Philip . . . WVRSOL 2026 Legislative Summary – UPDATE WVRSOL 2026 Legislative Summary – Update: Clarification on 2026 Registry Fee Legislation This post/message provides an important correction and clarification regarding recent legislative developments affecting the Central Abuse Registry (CAR) and Sex Offender Registry (SOR). Correction to our Prior Communication In a previous WVRSOL update, we advised that the proposed changes in HB-5413 had…
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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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