Compare WV SB 237 (2024) and WV SB 590 (2026)

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WV SB 237 (2024)WV SB 590 (2026)
WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE 2024 REGULAR SESSION Introduced Senate Bill 237 By Senator Azinger [Introduced January 11, 2024; referred to the Committee on the Judiciary] A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §61-8A-2a, relating to making it a criminal offense for a person to engage in an adult cabaret performance where it may be viewed by a minor. Be it enacted by the Legislature of West Virginia: article 8a. preparation, distribution or exhibition of obscene material to minors. §61-8A-2a. Prohibiting presence of minors at adult-oriented performances; penalties. It is a criminal offense for a person to engage in an adult cabare…WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE 2026 REGULAR SESSION Introduced Senate Bill 590 By Senator Azinger [Introduced January 23, 2026; referred to the Committee on the Judiciary] A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §61-8A-2a, relating to obscene material; and making it a criminal offense for a person to engage in an adult cabaret performance where it may be viewed by a minor. Be it enacted by the Legislature of West Virginia: article 8a. preparation, distribution or exhibition of obscene material to minors. §61-8A-2a. Prohibiting presence of minors at adult-oriented performances; penalties. It is a criminal offense for a person to engage in a…