HB5093

Permitting certain felons to work in licensed behavioral health facilities

Introduced·2/3/26
Intr Text

Permitting certain felons to work in licensed behavioral health facilities in West Virginia.

West Virginia HB5093 allows individuals convicted of a nonviolent felony to work in licensed behavioral health facilities, provided they have completed their criminal sentence. The bill sets conditions and limitations on such employment, which will be established through rulemaking by the department. These rules must be approved by the legislature and will ensure the safety of patients and other employees. The provisions do not override licensing requirements for professions regulated under chapter 30 of the code.

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Where it stands

Current
Health & Human Resources Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
3
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 3

House

Filed for introduction

Feb 3

House

To Health and Human Resources then Judiciary

Feb 3

House

Introduced in House