HB 2759
Increasing penalties for Corruption
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill increases penalties for bribery and corrupt practices in West Virginia. It raises the potential prison sentences and fines for offenses outlined in Article 5A of the state code, specifically addressing violations of sections three, four, five, six, and seven. The bill also clarifies that individuals convicted of these offenses are permanently disqualified from holding government offices or positions of trust. It establishes a six-year statute of limitations for misdemeanor prosecutions related to these offenses.
Key provisions
- Increases felony penalties for bribery and corrupt practices, including imprisonment terms and fines.
- Raises misdemeanor penalties for bribery and corrupt practices, including jail time and fines.
- Forever disqualifies convicted individuals from holding government offices or positions of trust.
- Establishes a six-year statute of limitations for misdemeanor prosecutions related to bribery and corrupt practices.
- Specifies fines for bribery to be three times the amount of the bribe or $250,000, and for other offenses to be the amount of the bribe or $105,000.
- Clarifies that threats made during bribery offenses can elevate the charge to a felony.
- Addresses the potential for conflicts with federal law.
Who is affected
- Government officials and employees
- Individuals seeking government positions
- Potential donors to political campaigns
- West Virginia residents
- The state government
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