HB4962

Drug-Related Nuisances

Chamber Passed·2/26/26

West Virginia HB4962 establishes legal procedures and penalties for drug-related nuisances, allowing citizens and organizations to file actions to.

West Virginia HB4962 creates legal procedures and penalties for drug-related nuisances. It allows the prosecuting attorney, residents, tenants, or community-based organizations to file actions in circuit court to abate, enjoin, and prevent drug-related nuisances. The bill outlines the conditions that constitute a drug-related nuisance, such as diminished property value and increased crime. It specifies the actions a court may take, including issuing injunctions, ordering property cleanup, and assessing damages.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 91–2 · Feb 26
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
11
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Passed House (Roll No. 204)

91 Yea

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2 Nay

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7 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 20

9:00 AM

Standing Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

Feb 5

9:00 AM

House Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

History

Feb 27

Senate

Introduced in Senate

Feb 27

Senate

To Judiciary

Feb 27

Senate

To Judiciary