Clarifying that any person employed by the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation pursuant to a contract includes contracted staff that work for vendors

HB 3425 clarifies that staff working for vendors at correctional facilities are included under the definition of "person employed by the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation" for purposes of sexual offense laws. It amends Section 61-8B-10 to explicitly cover contracted vendor staff who work at correctional facilities, ensuring they fall under the same legal provisions as direct employees. This change directly affects vendor employees working in West Virginia state correctional facilities, including those managing security or supervision roles. The bill does not create new penalties but ensures existing laws apply consistently to all facility staff, regardless of employment structure.