This bill amends West Virginia Code §61-8-9, which pertains to indecent exposure, by expanding the definition of the crime to include instances where biological males undress in women's locker rooms. The current law defines indecent exposure as the intentional exposure of one's sex organs or anus, or causing such exposure by another, under circumstances likely to cause affront or alarm. The bill adds a specific provision that categorizes the act of a biological male undressing in a women's locker room as indecent exposure.

In addition to this new insertion, the bill maintains the existing penalties for violations of indecent exposure. A person found guilty of this offense may face misdemeanor charges, with potential penalties including confinement for up to ninety days or fines up to $250. More severe penalties apply for repeat offenses, particularly if the exposure is for the purpose of sexual gratification, which can escalate to felony charges for third or subsequent offenses. The bill aims to clarify and expand the legal framework surrounding indecent exposure in the context of gender identity and public spaces.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 61-8-9