SB440

Increasing penalty for transporting telecommunication devices into jails

Chamber Passed·2/9/26

West Virginia SB440 increases penalties for transporting telecommunication devices into jails.

West Virginia SB440 amends the state code to increase penalties for transporting telecommunication devices into jails. The bill makes it a felony to transport such devices into any jail, state correctional facility, juvenile facility, or juvenile detention center without authorization. The penalty includes fines and imprisonment. The bill also defines "telecommunication device" to include cellular phones, digital phones, and modem equipment.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 34–0 · Feb 9
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

D
1
4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Passed Senate (Roll No. 53)

34 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 10

9:00 AM

Standing Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

Mar 9

9:00 AM

Standing Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

History

Mar 11

House

On 2nd reading, Special Calendar

Mar 11

House

Placed on House Calendar

Mar 11

House

On 2nd reading, House Calendar