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WV HB3425
Bill
Status
3/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
David Kelly
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AI Summary
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Amends §61-8B-10 to clarify that sexual offense prohibitions against incarcerated or detained persons apply to vendor employees working at correctional or juvenile facilities, not just direct contract workers
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Maintains existing felony penalties of up to $5,000 fine and/or 1-5 years imprisonment for correctional staff, parole/probation officers, or alternative sentence program workers who engage in sexual acts with persons under their supervision
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Covers sexual intercourse, sexual intrusion, and sexual contact with incarcerated, detained, or supervised individuals including those in home confinement or electronic monitoring programs
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Exempts authorized pat-downs, strip searches, and other security-related tasks from the definition of prohibited sexual contact
Legislative Description
Clarifying that any person employed by the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation pursuant to a contract includes contracted staff that work for vendors
Public Safety
Last Action
On 3rd reading, House Calendar
4/3/2025