CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The House of Delegates convened this morning and passed House Bill 2053. The bill adds the Space Force to the definition of Armed Forces throughout the West Virginia Code.
Three bills were on second reading, and one was amended.
House Bill 2066 creates a felony offense for damaging, destroying, or stealing equipment used by first responders in their duties. The amendment adds political subdivisions to the bill to cover city and county first responding equipment.
House Bill 2042 allows a guardian ad litem to request the appointment of a court-appointed special advocate in cases of child neglect and abuse.
House Bill 2363 clarifies the provisions of the code related to child pornography do not apply to law enforcement, attorneys, judges, jurors, and support personnel while performing their official duties.
Bills introduced today can be found here.
Resolutions introduced today can be found here.
