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WV HB4988

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/30/2026

Primary Sponsor

Geno Chiarelli

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Imposes a mandatory life sentence for manufacturing, delivering, or possessing with intent to deliver fentanyl, either alone or combined with any other substance
  • Replaces the current penalty of 3-15 years imprisonment and up to $50,000 fine for fentanyl dealing with life imprisonment
  • Imposes a mandatory life sentence for adulterating other controlled substances with fentanyl or creating counterfeit/imitation substances using fentanyl
  • Amends West Virginia Code §60A-4-401 to specifically target fentanyl-related drug dealing with enhanced penalties beyond other Schedule I and II narcotics
  • Introduced January 30, 2026 and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary

Legislative Description

To impose a life sentence on fentanyl dealers

Crime

Last Action

To House Judiciary

1/30/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/30/2026

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