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WV HB5049

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Toney

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the West Virginia Division of Corrections commissioner to require qualified inmates to perform cemetery upkeep in the political subdivision where their regional jail is located
  • Requires approval from the political subdivision for cemeteries on public property and express landowner consent for cemeteries on private property
  • Grants landowners immunity from liability for any loss or claim resulting from inmate work performed on their property under this program
  • Excludes inmates convicted of sexual offenses or violent felonies from eligibility for work programs
  • Maintains existing immunity protections for county commissions, corrections officials, jail authority boards, and sheriffs except in cases of gross negligence or malfeasance

Legislative Description

Provide wardens with ability to use inmates to perform work in the upkeep local cemeteries

Corrections

Last Action

To House Judiciary

2/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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