This bill amends the West Virginia Sex Offender Registration Act to enhance the information that registrants must provide to the West Virginia State Police. Key changes include the requirement for registrants to disclose all online identifiers associated with their internet and mobile application accounts, which encompasses email addresses, social media account names, and mobile device identification information. Additionally, registrants must now provide details about any All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) and Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs) they operate. The bill also allows the State Police to inspect registrants' mobile devices to verify the accuracy of the provided online identifiers.

The bill removes the previous requirement for registrants to provide information solely related to internet accounts and instead broadens the scope to include a comprehensive list of online identifiers. This change aims to improve the monitoring and tracking of sex offenders by ensuring that law enforcement has access to all relevant digital communication tools used by registrants. Overall, the bill seeks to strengthen public safety measures by enhancing the registration process for sex offenders in West Virginia.

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Introduced Version: 15-12-5