The bill amends the Code of West Virginia by adding a new section, 61-2-31, which establishes the right to seek appropriate medical treatment and medical forensic care related to sexual offenses. It explicitly states that all individuals in West Virginia have the right to access such care in a private and appropriate environment. The bill introduces several felony offenses, including the violation of an individual's right to seek medical treatment related to a sexual offense, coercing a victim into having an illegal abortion, and conspiring to commit these offenses.

Penalties for these offenses include confinement in a state correctional facility for a minimum of five years and a maximum of 15 years, along with potential fines of up to $50,000. The bill also provides definitions for key terms, such as "force or coerce" and "sexual offense," to clarify the scope of the law. Importantly, it ensures that victims of sexual offenses are not held criminally liable for actions taken against them in these contexts.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 61-2-31
Committee Substitute: 61-2-31
Engrossed Committee Substitute: 61-2-31
Enrolled Committee Substitute: 61-2-31