HB4415

Creating crime of attempting to smuggle contraband into federal correctional institutions within the state

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West Virginia HB4415 criminalizes smuggling contraband into federal correctional institutions within the state.

West Virginia HB4415 amends the state code to include federal correctional institutions within the list of facilities where delivering contraband is a criminal offense. The bill specifies that delivering items such as alcoholic beverages, poison, weapons, or telecommunications devices to inmates without authorization is a felony. It also criminalizes the possession of such items by inmates. The penalties include fines and imprisonment. The bill aims to enhance security and control within federal correctional facilities by addressing unauthorized deliveries and possessions.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

97 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 9

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Committee Meeting

Jan 23

9:00 AM

House Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

History

Mar 25

House

Approved by Governor 3/25/2026

Mar 18

House

To Governor 3/18/2026

Mar 14

House

House received Senate message