HB4519

Require full cash bail for offenders who are rearrested for certain crimes while out on bond and enhanced criminal penalties

Introduced·1/19/26
Intr Text

Requires full cash bail for repeat violent or gun-related offenses while on bond and mandates consecutive sentencing.

West Virginia HB4519 mandates full cash bail for individuals rearrested for violent or gun-related crimes while already on bond. If found guilty, the sentences for these crimes will run consecutively. This bill aims to ensure that repeat offenders face stricter financial and legal consequences.

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Judiciary Committee
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Sponsors

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History

Jan 19

House

Filed for introduction

Jan 19

House

To Judiciary

Jan 19

House

Introduced in House