HB5413 is a bill in the West Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Relating to the Central Abuse Registry.

What is the status of HB5413?

Signed into law as of March 2, 2026. Latest action: To Judiciary (March 4, 2026).

Who sponsored HB5413?

Akers, James Robert JB (R, 055), with 10 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB5413?

On the West Virginia Legislature website: https://www.wvlegislature.gov/bill_status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5413&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill

West Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session

West Virginia HB5413: Relating to the Central Abuse Registry

Q: What does HB5413 do?

In its own words: To amend and reenact §15-2C-2 and §15-12-2 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to the Central Abuse Registry; paying fees; and obligations of the West Virginia State Police for the Central Abuse Registry. ARTICLE 2C. CENTRAL ABUSE REGISTRY. §15-2C-2. Central Abuse Registry; required information; procedures; fees and use thereof. (a) The Criminal Identification Bureau of the West Virginia State Police shall establish a Central Abuse Registry, to contain information relating to criminal convictions involving child abuse or neglect, abuse or neglect of an incapacitated.

Status: Signed into law, March 2, 2026

What the bill says

To amend and reenact §15-2C-2 and §15-12-2 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to the Central Abuse Registry; paying fees; and obligations of the West Virginia State Police for the Central Abuse Registry. ARTICLE 2C. CENTRAL ABUSE REGISTRY. §15-2C-2. Central Abuse Registry; required information; procedures; fees and use thereof. (a) The Criminal Identification Bureau of the West Virginia State Police shall establish a Central Abuse Registry, to contain information relating to criminal convictions involving child abuse or neglect, abuse or neglect of an incapacitated.

From the engrossed text, February 10, 2026:

A BILL to amend and reenact §15-2C-2 and §15-12-2 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to the Central Abuse Registry; paying fees; and obligations of the West Virginia State Police for the Central Abuse Registry. ARTICLE 2C. CENTRAL ABUSE REGISTRY. §15-2C-2. Central Abuse Registry; required information; procedures; fees and use thereof. (a) The Criminal Identification Bureau of the West Virginia State Police shall establish a Central Abuse Registry, to contain information relating to criminal convictions involving child abuse or neglect, abuse or neglect of an incapacitated adult or an adult receiving behavioral health services and misappropriation of property by individuals specified in subsection (b) of this section and information relating to individuals required to be registered as a sex offender. (b) The Central Abuse Registry shall contain, at a minimum, information relating information relating to individuals convicted of specific offenses enumerated in §15-2C-3 (a) of this code with respect to a child or an incapacitated adult or an adult receiving behavioral health services; information relating to all individuals required to register with the Child Abuse and Neglect Registry established pursuant to §15-13-1 et seq. of this code; and information relating to all individuals required to register with the West Virginia State Police as sex offenders pursuant to the provisions of §15-12-1 et seq. of this code. …

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West Virginia HB5413: Relating to the Central Abuse Registry

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