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WV HB4714
Bill
Status
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Josh Holstein
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AI Summary
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Expands West Virginia's inmate litter cleanup program to include county jails, regional jails, and state correctional facilities for public works projects on highways, county roads, abandoned lots, and public lands
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Establishes voluntary participation with incentives including sentence reduction credits and certificates of completion or vocational training in environmental and public works-related skills
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Requires supervising authorities to ensure adequate staffing ratios, provide protective clothing and safety equipment, and comply with all occupational health and safety regulations
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Authorizes coordination with municipal authorities and non-profit organizations for community cleanup efforts, including collection of bulky waste, recyclable materials, and hazardous debris
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Funds programs through the existing Litter Control Fund with no new funding obligations created
Legislative Description
To create the West Virginia Inmate Litter Cleanup and Rehabilitation Act.
Corrections
Last Action
To House Judiciary
1/21/2026