HB 5484
Creating the crime of conspiracy to deny medical treatment to victim of sexual offense
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- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill creates a new felony crime in West Virginia related to conspiring to deny a victim of sexual offenses access to necessary medical care. Specifically, it targets individuals who work together to prevent a victim from receiving treatment for injuries or conditions resulting from sexual exploitation, assault, incest, or abuse. The bill also addresses unlawful abortions, adding them to the scope of prohibited conspiracies.
Key provisions
- Creates a new felony crime: conspiracy to deny medical care to victims of sexual offenses.
- Covers sexual exploitation, sexual assault, incest, and sexual abuse as offenses.
- Includes unlawful abortion as a covered conspiracy.
- Penalties include imprisonment for 5-10 years and a fine of up to $50,000.
- Requires willful conspiracy with one or more persons.
- Applies within the State of West Virginia.
- Addresses conditions or injuries proximately caused by the offense.
- References existing abortion laws (16-2R-1).
Who is affected
- Victims of sexual offenses
- Healthcare providers
- Individuals involved in conspiracies
- Legal professionals (potentially)
- West Virginia residents
Notable changes
- Establishes a new criminal offense – conspiracy to deny medical care.
- Expands the definition of ‘sexual offenses’ to include a broader range of related crimes.
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