Creating Violent Crime Prevention Act

SB 475 creates West Virginia's Violent Crime Prevention Act, requiring law enforcement to submit ballistic data to the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) for firearms allegedly used in three specific offenses: felony crimes of violence against persons, domestic violence, or distribution of controlled substances. This applies to all West Virginia law enforcement agencies, which must submit the data within one month of charging an individual with one of these offenses. The bill directly affects law enforcement procedures by mandating this data submission as a standard part of investigations into violent firearm-related crimes. It establishes a clear timeframe for compliance but does not alter criminal penalties or create new offenses.