This bill proposes the addition of a new section, designated 61-2-31, to the Code of West Virginia, which establishes the crime of conspiracy to deny victims of sexual exploitation, sexual assault, incest, or sexual abuse access to licensed medical care. The bill outlines that any individual who willfully conspires with others to prevent such victims from receiving necessary medical care for injuries related to these offenses will be guilty of a felony.

Penalties for this crime include a prison sentence of 5 to 10 years, a fine of up to $50,000, or both. The bill emphasizes the seriousness of denying medical care to victims and aims to hold conspirators accountable for their actions, particularly in cases involving unlawful abortions as defined by existing law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 61-2-31