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WV HB4440

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Statler

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes law enforcement to issue citations to students enrolled in public schools or public charter schools who possess nicotine products on school property or at school activities
  • Covers electronic smoking devices and tobacco products as defined in existing state code §16-9A-2
  • Amends West Virginia Code §16-9A-3 relating to tobacco usage restrictions
  • Introduced January 16, 2026, by Delegate Statler and referred to the Committee on Education then the Judiciary

Legislative Description

Permitting law enforcement to issue a citation when students are caught with nicotine in schools.

Education (K12)

Last Action

Markup Discussion

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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