West Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced 10 R cosponsors

HB 5341 — To create a domestic violence registry

Last action — To Judiciary

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2026 Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

To create a domestic violence registry

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

1 added · 1 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to HB 5341 changed the bill's title to clarify its focus on establishing a domestic violence offender registry in West Virginia. This includes new responsibilities for the State Police and court clerks regarding the registry’s maintenance and processing. Additionally, it specifies certain crimes that require registration, outlines a registration fee, and explains how the collected fees will be used. These changes are significant because they aim to enhance public safety by creating a clear framework for tracking domestic violence offenders.

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HB5341 HFA AKERS 2-23 #1WRV 3133 Delegate Akers moved to amend the committee substitute on page 2, section 1, lines 33 through 34, by striking subdivision (1) in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following:“(1) Remit $50 of the fee to the State Treasury for deposit in the Family Court Fund established in §51-2A-22 of this code;
HB5341 HFAT Akers 2-24WRV 3133 Delegate Akers moved to amend the committee substitute by striking out the title and substituting therefor a new title, to read as follows:H.
and”AndOn page 2, section 1, line 35, by striking the word “inclusion” and inserting in lieu thereof the word “deposit”  AdoptedRejected
B.
5341 – “A Bill to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new article, designated §15-17-1 and §15-17-2, relating to the creation of a domestic violence offender registry;
creating duties of the State Police to maintain the registry;
creating duties of the court clerks to process information required for the registry;
specifying the crimes for which a person must be placed on the registry;
creating a fee for those persons required to register;
specifying the use of the fee;
providing for removal from the registry;
providing effective dates;
clarifying that crimes requiring registering must occur after the effective date;
clarifying that prior crimes may be used for enhancement and requirements to register;
clarifying legislative intent;
creating a special revenue account;
and providing for authorized use of funds in the special revenue account.”   AdoptedRejected 
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Action History

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Judiciary

  3. Introduced in House

  4. To House Judiciary

  5. To House Courts

  6. Markup Discussion

  7. To House Judiciary

  8. Markup Discussion

  9. By substitute, do pass

  10. On 1st reading, Special Calendar

  11. Read 1st time

  12. On 2nd reading, Special Calendar

  13. Read 2nd time

  14. Amendment reported by the Clerk

  15. Amendment adopted (Voice vote)

  16. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

  17. Read 3rd time

  18. Passed House (Roll No. 176)

  19. Title amendment adopted (Voice vote)

  20. Communicated to Senate

  21. Introduced in Senate

  22. To Judiciary then Finance

  23. To Judiciary

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 142 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (9)

Not signed on (142)

142 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

PASSAGE

Passed 96 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 85003
Democrat 9000
Unaffiliated 2001
Total 96004
% of votes cast 96%0%0%4%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Flanigan — Yea
Linville — Yea
Kump — Not Voting
Anitra Hamilton Democrat Yea
Evan Hansen Democrat Yea
Hollis Lewis Democrat Yea
John Williams Democrat Yea
Kayla Young Democrat Yea
Mike Pushkin Democrat Yea
Rick Garcia Democrat Yea
Sean Hornbuckle Democrat Yea
Shawn Fluharty Democrat Yea
Adam Burkhammer Republican Yea
Adam Vance Republican Not Voting
Andy Shamblin Republican Yea
Betsy Kelly Republican Yea
Bill Bell Republican Yea
Bill Ridenour Republican Yea
Bob Fehrenbacher Republican Yea
Bryan Smith Republican Not Voting
Bryan Ward Republican Yea
Carl "Bill" Roop Republican Yea
Carl Martin Republican Yea
Charles Sheedy Republican Yea
Chris Phillips Republican Yea
Christopher W. Toney Republican Yea
Chuck Horst Republican Yea
Clay Riley Republican Yea
D. Rolland Jennings Republican Yea
Dana Ferrell Republican Yea
Dave Foggin Republican Yea
David Cannon Republican Yea
David Green Republican Yea
David McCormick Republican Yea
Dean Jeffries Republican Yea
Doug Smith Republican Yea
Elias Coop-Gonzalez Republican Yea
Eric Brooks Republican Yea
Erica Moore Republican Yea
Evan Worrell Republican Yea
Gary G. Howell Republican Yea
Geno Chiarelli Republican Yea
George Miller Republican Yea
George Street Republican Yea
Gregory A. Watt Republican Yea
Guy Ward Republican Yea
Henry Dillon Republican Yea
Ian T. Masters Republican Not Voting
James Robert "JB" Akers II Republican Yea
Jarred Cannon Republican Yea
Jeff Campbell Republican Yea
Jeff Eldridge Republican Yea
Jeffrey Stephens Republican Yea
Jim Butler Republican Yea
Jimmy Willis Republican Yea
Joe Ellington Republican Yea
Joe Funkhouser Republican Yea
Joe Parsons Republican Yea
Joe Statler Republican Yea
John Jordan Republican Yea
John Paul Hott Republican Yea
Jonathan Kyle Republican Yea
Jonathan Pinson Republican Yea
Jordan Bridges Republican Yea
Jordan Maynor Republican Yea
Josh Holstein Republican Yea
Kathie Hess Crouse Republican Yea
Keith Marple Republican Yea
Laura Kimble Republican Yea
Lisa White Republican Yea
Lori Dittman Republican Yea
Margitta Mazzocchi Republican Yea
Mark Dean Republican Yea
Mark Zatezalo Republican Yea
Marshall W. Clay Republican Yea
Marty Gearheart Republican Yea
Matthew Rohrbach Republican Yea
Michael Amos Republican Yea
Michael Hite Republican Yea
Michael Hornby Republican Yea
Mickey Petitto Republican Yea
Pat McGeehan Republican Yea
Patrick Lucas Republican Yea
Phil Mallow Republican Yea
Ray Canterbury Republican Yea
Rick Hillenbrand Republican Yea
Roger Hanshaw Republican Yea
Roy Cooper Republican Yea
Ryan Browning Republican Yea
S. Chris Anders Republican Yea
Sarah Drennan Republican Yea
Scot C. Heckert Republican Yea
Stanley Adkins Republican Yea
Tresa Howell Republican Yea
Tristan Leavitt Republican Yea
Vacant1 Republican Yea
Vernon Criss Republican Yea
Walter Hall Republican Yea
Wayne Clark Republican Yea
William Anderson Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5341 do?
To create a domestic violence registry
Who sponsors HB 5341?
HB 5341 is sponsored by Jonathan Kyle (Republican), Joe Parsons (Republican), Geno Chiarelli (Republican), Ryan Browning (Republican), Erica Moore (Republican), Kathie Hess Crouse (Republican), Tristan Leavitt (Republican), Sarah Drennan (Republican), Scot C. Heckert (Republican), and Joe Funkhouser (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 5341?
This bill died with 2026 Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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