Environment
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Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateWest VirginiaIntroduced
HB 5484: Creating the crime of conspiracy to deny medical treatment to victim of sexual offense
Lisa White
HB 5484 status: Introduced — Chapter 109, Acts, Regular Session, 2026 (updated Jun 29, 2026).
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Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
80OUT OF 100
Score:80/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality70%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion90%
Bill summary
What changes
The legislation creates a new crime of conspiracy to intentionally prevent a sexual assault survivor from accessing medical care.
Who is affected
Sexual assault survivors, individuals who might attempt to interfere with medical access, and law enforcement/prosecutorial entities.
Requirements and enforcement
Parties must work together with the specific intent of stopping a victim from receiving necessary medical treatment.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
Enacted June 29, 2026.
Potential benefits
Provides a specific legal mechanism to deter the obstruction of medical care, directly protecting survivor access to services.
Risks and tradeoffs
The interpretation of 'conspiracy' in the context of preventing medical care may require significant judicial clarification.
What is still unknown
The bill's impact on institutional or hospital policies regarding victim care and the specific evidentiary thresholds required for prosecution.
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Impact analysis
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Economy
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Society
Positive outlook
80%
Benefits
- Increases protection for sexual assault survivors
- Formalizes a legal deterrent against interference
- Ensures protected access to essential medical intervention
Risks
- Potential for overly broad prosecutorial interpretation
- Ambiguity in defining specific 'conspiracy' thresholds
- High burden of proof in criminal evidentiary settings
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
80%
Benefits
- Removes interpersonal barriers to emergency care
- Improves timelines for post-assault medical treatment
- Supports health outcome equity for assault survivors
Risks
- Unclear if legislation covers institutional negligence
- Dependency on witness cooperation and reporting
- Risk of defensive medicine practices
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
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Source note
Vague language regarding 'working together' may create challenges in meeting criminal intent standards.
Analysis scope
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