Bill

SB 705

Creating offense of theft by conversion

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Vince Deeds and 2 co-sponsors

West Virginia criminalizes "theft by conversion," making it illegal to exercise unauthorized control over another's property with intent to deprive them of it, expanding theft offense definitions.

Vetoed by Governor 4/1/2026

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