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WV HB4898

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Elliott Pritt

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation must provide every probationer with a physical copy of their birth certificate upon release from any Division of Corrections facility

  • The Division must also provide a physical copy of the individual's Social Security Administration card at the time of release

  • Amends §62-12-9 of the West Virginia Code by adding this requirement as a new subsection (e) to the existing conditions of release on probation

  • Bill was introduced January 28, 2026 and referred to the House Judiciary Committee and then Finance Committee

Legislative Description

Requiring the West Virginia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to provide an inmate with one physical copy of their birth certificate and social security card upon release

Corrections

Last Action

To House Judiciary

1/28/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/28/2026

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