WV senators push ‘Raylee’s Law’ child abuse measure forward, overriding Senate President Smith

By: Amelia Ferrell Knisely

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: March 14, 2026

Words: 896

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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A lengthy list of senators signed onto a last-minute push to get “Raylee’s Law,” a measure meant to prevent child abuse, across the finish line before the legislative deadline.

On Friday, with a little more than a day to go in the legislative session, senators dramatically overrode a ruling by Senate President Randy Smith that allowed them to amend Raylee’s Law into a House bill up for a vote. They passed it with a

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