West Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
West Virginia HR12: Sexual Violence Awareness Day
Status: Introduced, February 5, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, February 5, 2026:
HOUSE RESOLUTION 12 (By Delegates Dittman, Hamilton, Young, Petitto, T. Howell, White, Drennan, Moore, Kimble, Mazzocchi, and Crouse) [Introduced February 5, 2026; Referred to the committee on Rules] Declaring January 27, 2026, to be Sexual Violence Awareness Day in West Virginia Whereas, sexual violence is recognized as one of the costliest crimes in human and societal impact; and Whereas, the 2023-24 National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey ranks West Virginia women 5th in the country in lifetime prevalence for sexual coercion victimizations, with nearly 1/3 of female residents affected; and Whereas, the number one reason for incarceration in West Virginia's prisons is forcible sex offenses; with an annual cost of over $48 million for incarcerating offenders for sex-related offenses in the state's prisons alone; and Whereas, victim services began in 1972 with the state's first regional rape crisis center and expanded to meet the need through 11 additional regional centers and the state sexual assault coalition, the West Virginia Foundation for Rape Information and Services; therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Delegates: That the House of Delegates declares January 27, 2026, to be Sexual Violence Awareness Day in West Virginia as it recognizes the scope of sexual violence in the state, supports those agencies and advocates working to address the problem, and renews its commitment to stand …
Sponsors
- Dittman, Lori (R, 063) · primary sponsor
- Hamilton, Bill (R, 11)
- Young, Kayla (D, 056)
- Petitto, Mickey (R, 070)
- T., Howell, (I)
- White, Lisa (R, 096)
- Drennan, Sarah (R, 020)
- Moore, Erica (R, 015)
- Kimble, Laura (R, 071)
- Mazzocchi, Margitta (R, 031)
- Crouse, Kathie Hess (R, 019)
Latest actions
- : To House Rules
- : Introduced in House
- : To Rules
- : Filed for introduction
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Common questions
- What is HR12?
- HR12 is a bill in the West Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Sexual Violence Awareness Day.
- What is the status of HR12?
- Introduced as of February 5, 2026. Latest action: To House Rules (February 5, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR12?
- Dittman, Lori (R, 063), with 10 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR12?
- On the West Virginia Legislature website: https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2026&sessiontype=RS&input4=12&billtype=r&houseorig=h&btype=res
Source: official West Virginia record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.