West Virginia HB4662 mandates additional sentences for inmates found with illegal drugs or testing positive for drug use while incarcerated.

West Virginia HB4662 creates penalties for inmates found in possession of illegal drugs or testing positive for drug use while incarcerated. For a first offense, six months are added to the current sentence, and for subsequent offenses, one year is added for each instance. Drug testing begins three months after incarceration and continues based on availability of resources or suspicion of drug use. The bill aims to deter drug use among inmates and enforce stricter penalties for violations.

West Virginia HB4662 mandates additional sentences for inmates found with illegal drugs or testing positive for drug use while incarcerated.

West Virginia HB4662 creates penalties for inmates found in possession of illegal drugs or testing positive for drug use while incarcerated. For a first offense, six months are added to the current sentence, and for subsequent offenses, one year is added for each instance. Drug testing begins three months after incarceration and continues based on availability of resources or suspicion of drug use. The bill aims to deter drug use among inmates and enforce stricter penalties for violations.