Pedophilia Prosecution Act

HB 3015 amends West Virginia's computer crime law (§61-3C-14b) to clarify that investigations into computer solicitation of minors can be conducted by any law enforcement officer, removing a previous restriction limiting such investigations to only those overseen by officers. The bill targets individuals over 18 who use computers to solicit, entice, or lure minors (defined as under 18 or anyone posing as a minor) for illegal sexual acts, with penalties up to 10 years in prison or $5,000 fines for initial solicitation and up to 30 years or $25,000 for meeting the minor. It does not create new offenses but adjusts investigation protocols for existing violations under sexual offense statutes. The change specifically removes language requiring such investigations to be "conducted or overseen by law enforcement officers."