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WV HB4085

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Josh Holstein

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases general penalties for licensee violations of nonintoxicating beer regulations from $25-$500 fines to $50-$1,000 fines, and jail time from 30 days-6 months to 60 days-1 year

  • Doubles penalties for minors misrepresenting age to purchase alcohol from $100 maximum fine and 72 hours confinement to $200 maximum fine and 144 hours confinement

  • Increases penalties for furnishing nonintoxicating beer to unrelated minors from $100 fine and 10 days jail to $200 fine and 20 days jail

  • Doubles penalties for furnishing alcoholic liquor to unrelated minors from $250 fine and 10 days jail to $500 fine and 20 days jail

  • Amends West Virginia Code sections §11-16-18, §11-16-19, and §60-3A-24 relating to nonintoxicating beer and retail liquor sales

Legislative Description

To increase penalties for selling or facilitating the sale of alcohol to a minor.

Crime

Last Action

Markup Discussion

1/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Courts1/20/2026
Judiciary1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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