This bill proposes the addition of a new section, 15-12-11, to the Code of West Virginia, which aims to prohibit convicted sex offenders from residing within 3000 feet of various facilities frequented by minors, including public and nonpublic elementary and secondary schools, childcare facilities, and recreational areas. The intent of this legislation is to enhance the safety of children by restricting the proximity of sex offenders to places where they may interact with minors.

The bill also outlines specific exceptions to this prohibition. These exceptions include situations where the offender is incarcerated in a correctional facility located within the restricted distance, is subject to a commitment order that places them in a facility within that range, or is a minor or ward under guardianship. This framework seeks to balance public safety concerns with the rights and circumstances of certain offenders.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-12-11