HB4630

Pedophilia Prosecution Act

Introduced·1/21/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HB4630 amends the computer crime and abuse act to increase penalties for soliciting minors via computer and traveling to engage in.

West Virginia HB4630, the Pedophilia Prosecution Act, amends the computer crime and abuse act to increase penalties for soliciting minors via computer and traveling to engage in prohibited sexual activity. The bill imposes fines of up to $25,000 and imprisonment of up to 30 years for those who knowingly use a computer to solicit a minor for illegal acts. It also removes the limitation on investigations to law enforcement officers, allowing broader oversight.

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History

Jan 21

House

Filed for introduction

Jan 21

House

To Judiciary

Jan 21

House

Introduced in House