HB5341 is a bill in the West Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): To create a domestic violence registry.

What is the status of HB5341?

Passed one chamber as of February 24, 2026. Latest action: To Judiciary (February 25, 2026).

Who sponsored HB5341?

Kyle, Jonathan (R, 066), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB5341?

On the West Virginia Legislature website: https://www.wvlegislature.gov/bill_status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5341&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill

West Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session

West Virginia HB5341: To create a domestic violence registry

Q: What does HB5341 do?

In its own words: 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; providing for removal from the registry; providing effective dates; clarifying that crimes requiring registering must occur after the eff.

Status: Passed one chamber, February 24, 2026

What the bill says

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; providing for removal from the registry; providing effective dates; clarifying that crimes requiring registering must occur after the eff.

From the engrossed text, February 18, 2026:

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; 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. ARTICLE 17. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OFFENDER REGISTRY. §15-17-1. Domestic violence offender registry; persons required to register; procedures for registration; fees; removal from registry; applicability. (a) There is created within the State Police a registry of domestic violence offenders. (b) The State Police shall maintain this registry based upon information supplied to the State Police by the court clerks pursuant to subsections (c) and (d) of this section and information available to the State Police from the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation and West Virginia law enforcement agencies. The State Police shall make …

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West Virginia HB5341: To create a domestic violence registry

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