West Virginia and the voluntary intoxication loophole.

Find your legislators

The law and bills

Current law: W. Va. Code § 61-8B-1
No bill to close the loophole was found as of September 30, 2026. Ask your legislators to file one.
West Virginia Legislature
RAINN's summary of West Virginia consent law

How the loophole works, with real cases.

Advocacy groups in West Virginia

West Virginia Foundation for Rape Information and Services

If you've been sexually assaulted, you're not alone

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN)

800-656-4673

Text HOPE to 64673, or chat online. Free, confidential, 24/7, in English and Spanish. It connects you to a trained staff member at a sexual assault service provider in your area.

Local support

Find a sexual assault service provider near you. Counseling, hospital accompaniment and legal advocacy, usually free.

Students

Know Your IX: your rights under Title IX.
End Rape on Campus: support for campus survivors.

Specific communities

1in6: 24/7 online helpline for men.
Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860 (weekday hours).
StrongHearts Native Helpline: 844-762-8483, 24/7.
DoD Safe Helpline (military): 877-995-5247, 24/7.

Dating and domestic violence

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 or text START to 88788.
Love Is Respect (teens and young adults): 866-331-9474 or text LOVEIS to 22522.

Crisis and mental health

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988.
Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741741.

More options: the U.S. Office for Victims of Crime keeps a list of national hotlines.