HB5049

Provide wardens with ability to use inmates to perform work in the upkeep local cemeteries

Introduced·2/2/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HB5049 allows wardens to use inmates for cemetery upkeep, requiring landowner consent and immunity from liability.

West Virginia HB5049 authorizes wardens to use qualified inmates for cemetery upkeep in their political subdivision. The commissioner must obtain landowner consent before inmates perform work on private property. Landowners are immune from liability unless negligence or malfeasance occurs. Inmates convicted of sexual offenses or violent felonies are excluded. Inmates may be required to reimburse the division for work program costs.

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History

Feb 2

House

Filed for introduction

Feb 2

House

To Judiciary

Feb 2

House

Introduced in House