Loading chat...
WV HB4630
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Henry Dillon
Click for details
AI Summary
- Amends West Virginia's Computer Crime and Abuse Act (§61-3C-14b) to expand who can conduct investigations involving adults posing as minors online
- Removes the restriction that limited prosecutions involving undercover "minor" personas to investigations conducted or overseen by law enforcement officers
- Retains existing penalties of up to $5,000 fine and 2-10 years imprisonment for using a computer to solicit minors for illegal sexual activity or drug offenses
- Maintains enhanced penalties of up to $25,000 fine and 5-30 years imprisonment when the offender takes overt action to physically meet the minor
- Applies to adults over 18 who target individuals known or believed to be at least four years younger than themselves
Legislative Description
Pedophilia Prosecution Act
Public Safety
Last Action
To House Judiciary
1/21/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/21/2026
Full Bill Text
No bill text available