Morrisey ceremoniously signs legislation that increases penalties for domestic violence in WV

By: Lori Kersey

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: May 6, 2026

Words: 421

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey on Wednesday held a ceremonial signing of legislation increasing the penalties for domestic abuse.

House Bill 5101, the Joanna Phillips Domestic Violence Prevention Act, changes how people convicted of domestic violence-related crimes are punished, including increasing the bail requirement. It also makes strangling a domestic partner a felony with a prison sentence of up to 10 years.

Magistrates could consider a higher penalty in certain domestic violence cases.

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