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WVRSOL Opposes HB-4750 Clarifying where convicted sex offenders may reside

By Philip . . . WVRSOL has provided written testimony in opposition to HB-4750 Clarifying where convicted sex offenders may reside. OPPOSITION Response to HB 4750 Prohibiting sex offenders from living within 1000 feet of any school, park, or playground. January 22, 2026 House Judiciary Committees: West Virginians for Rational Sexual Offence Laws (WVRSOL) is a West Virginia non-profit association…

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WVRSOL Opposes SB-500 Prohibiting sex offenders from living within 1000 feet of any school, park, or playground

By Philip . . . WVRSOL has provided written testimony in opposition to SB-500 Prohibiting sex offenders from living within 1000 feet of any school, park, or playground.  OPPOSITION Response to SB 500 Prohibiting sex offenders from living within 1000 feet of any school, park, or playground. January 19, 2026 Senate Judiciary Committees: West Virginians for Rational Sexual Offence Laws…

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WVRSOL SUPPORT to SB 436 Requiring the Development and Implementation of Statewide Prevention Plan

By Philip . . . WVRSOL SUPPORT to sb 436 Requiring the Development and Implementation of Statewide Prevention Plan. SUPPORT Response to SB 436 Requiring the development and implementation of a statewide prevention plan. January 17, 2026 Senate Health and Human Resources Committee: West Virginians for Rational Sexual Offence Laws (WVRSOL) is a West Virginia non-profit association and an affiliate…

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WVRSOL SUPPORT to HB 4393 Requiring the Development and Implementation of Statewide Prevention Plan

By Philip . . . WVRSOL SUPPORT to HB 4393 Requiring the Development and Implementation of Statewide Prevention Plan. SUPPORT Response to HB 4393 Requiring the development and implementation of statewide prevention plan. January 17, 2026 House Health and Human Resources Committee: West Virginians for Rational Sexual Offence Laws (WVRSOL) is a West Virginia non-profit association and an affiliate of…

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WVRSOL OPPOSITION, but CONDITIONAL SUPPORT to HB 4414 Relating to the sex offender registration act

By Philip . . . WVRSOL OPPOSITION, but CONDITIONAL SUPPORT to HB 4414 Relating to the sex offender registration act. OPPOSITION, but CONDITIONAL SUPPORT to HB 4414 Relating to the sex offender registration act January 16, 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…

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WVRSOL Opposes HB 4135 To allow police access to all photo information upon arrest for sex offenders

By Philip . . . WVRSOL has provided written testimony in opposition to HB 4135 To allow police access to all photo information upon arrest for sex offenders. OPPOSITION Response to HB 4135 To allow police access to all photo information upon arrest for sex offenders. January 14, 2026 House Judiciary Committee: West Virginians for Rational Sexual Offence Laws (WVRSOL)…

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WVRSOL Opposes SB-241 Prohibiting those listed on the state sex offender database from public school activities and events

By Philip . . . WVRSOL has provided written testimony in opposition to SB-241 Prohibiting those listed on the state sex offender database from public school activities and events. OPPOSITION Response to SB 241 Prohibiting those listed on the state sex offender database from public school activities and events. January 14, 2026   Senate Judiciary Committees: West Virginians for Rational…

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NARSOL & WVRSOL File Federal Lawsuit Challenging West Virginia’s $125 Annual Registry Fee

By Philip . . . NARSOL & WVRSOL File Federal Lawsuit Challenging West Virginia’s $125 Annual Registry Fee Charleston, WV – October 15, 2025 – The National Association for Rational Sexual Offense Laws (NARSOL) has filed a federal lawsuit in the Southern District of West Virginia challenging a new state law that imposes a $125 annual fee on individuals required…

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WVRSOL Opposes HB 3164 (Judiciary Committee Substitute) Requiring registered sex offenders to pay an annual fee

By Philip . . . WVRSOL has provided written testimony in opposition to HB 3164 (Judiciary Committee Substitute), requiring registered sex offenders to pay an annual fee.   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 Laws (NARSOL), which advocates for society’s segment…

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WVRSOL Opposes SB-843 Prohibiting those listed on the state sex offender database from public school activities and events

By Philip . . . WVRSOL has provided written testimony in opposition to HB-2088 Prohibiting those listed on the state sex offender database from public school activities and events. OPPOSITION Response to SB 843 Prohibiting those listed on the state sex offender database from public school activities and events. March 21, 2025   Senate Judiciary Committees: West Virginians for Rational…

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