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WV HB4662

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Eric Brooks

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Inmates found in possession of illegal drugs or testing positive while incarcerated face mandatory consecutive sentences added to their current term
  • First offense adds 6 months to the inmate's sentence, served consecutively after the original sentence
  • Second or subsequent offenses add 1 year per instance of possession or positive drug test, with all additional sentences running consecutively
  • Mandatory drug testing begins after 3 months of incarceration for all inmates
  • Testing frequency depends on availability of equipment and staff, or may be conducted upon suspicion of drug possession or use

Legislative Description

Creating additional sentences for convicted inmates who test positive for illegal substances or who are found to be in possession of illegal or controlled substances

Crime

Last Action

To House Judiciary

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/21/2026

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