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WV HB4466

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Elliott Pritt

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands West Virginia's public intoxication law (§60-6-9) to make appearing in a public place while impaired by narcotics a misdemeanor offense
  • First offense carries a fine of $5 to $100, with charges potentially dismissed if the individual completes a drug abuse education program of up to six hours
  • Second offense results in a $5 to $100 fine plus up to 60 days in jail or mandatory drug abuse counseling; third and subsequent offenses carry similar penalties
  • Three convictions for public narcotic impairment within six months constitutes evidence of drug addiction, potentially triggering mental health commitment proceedings
  • Introduced January 16, 2026, by Delegates Pritt, Clay, and Brooks and referred to the House Judiciary Committee

Legislative Description

Extend the public intoxication of alcohol code to include being under the impairment of narcotics in public

Crime

Last Action

To Judiciary

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/12/2026
Judiciary2/3/2026
Courts2/2/2026
Judiciary1/16/2026

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