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WV HB4085
Bill
Status
1/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
Josh Holstein
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Increases penalties for furnishing nonintoxicating beer to unrelated minors from $100 fine and 10 days jail to $200 fine and 20 days jail
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Doubles penalties for furnishing alcoholic liquor to unrelated minors from $250 fine and 10 days jail to $500 fine and 20 days jail
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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