WV HB2535

Creates a new criminal offense for inmates who possess illegal drugs or test positive for drug use while incarcerated in West Virginia

First offense results in six months added to the current sentence

Second or subsequent offenses add one year to the current sentence for each instance, with all additional time served consecutively after completing the original sentence

Mandatory drug testing begins after three months of incarceration for all inmates, with ongoing testing based on equipment/staff availability or upon suspicion of drug possession or use