HB 2757
Relating to the Anti-Terrorism Act
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- Passed House of Delegates
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Bill overview
This bill aims to clarify the definition of "terrorist act" and "terrorist group" under West Virginia law, establishing stricter penalties for related offenses. It mandates mandatory sentencing for certain terrorism-related crimes, including threatening terrorism, conveying false information about terrorism, and using hoax substances to incite fear. The bill also requires the Attorney General to identify terrorist entities and necessitates restitution for victims of terrorism. It expands the scope of terrorism to include violent mass actions and certain acts against critical infrastructure.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘terrorist act’ broadly, including violent mass actions and attacks on critical infrastructure.
- Creates felony offenses for threatening to commit a terrorist act, conveying false information about terrorism, and using hoax substances to incite fear.
- Mandates minimum sentences for terrorism-related felonies, with no suspension, alternative sentencing, or probation.
- Requires the Attorney General to identify terrorist entities and individuals associated with them.
- Establishes restitution requirements for victims of terrorism.
- Expands the definition of ‘terrorist group’ to include any entity using terrorism to advance a cause.
- Includes specific acts, such as terroristic vandalism and terrorist swatting, as terrorism.
- Addresses material support to terrorism, including providing resources or concealing the nature of terrorist activities.
Who is affected
- Individuals accused of terrorism-related crimes
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