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WV HB5093

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mike Pushkin

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows individuals convicted of nonviolent felonies to work at behavioral health facilities in West Virginia after completing their criminal sentences
  • Requires the Department of Health and Human Resources to propose rules establishing eligibility criteria and employment conditions to ensure patient and employee safety
  • Does not override existing licensing requirements for professions regulated under Chapter 30 of the state code (such as nurses, counselors, and other licensed professionals)
  • Adds new section §9-5-34 to the West Virginia Code under Article 5 (Miscellaneous Provisions)

Legislative Description

Permitting certain felons to work in licensed behavioral health facilities

Human Services

Last Action

To House Health and Human Resources

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Resources2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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