HB4662

Creating additional sentences for convicted inmates who test positive for illegal substances or who are found to be in possession of illegal or controlled substances

Introduced·1/21/26
Intr Text

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.

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History

Jan 21

House

Filed for introduction

Jan 21

House

To Judiciary

Jan 21

House

Introduced in House