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WV HB5605
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Shawn Fluharty
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AI Summary
- Requires all West Virginia legislators to pass an annual drug test by December 31 to receive any compensation or expense reimbursement
- Tests must screen for all known illegal drugs and any legal drugs for which the legislator does not have a prescription
- Legislators who fail or refuse to take the drug test are prohibited from receiving compensation or reimbursement for any legislative session or activity
- Each legislator must pay the cost of their own drug test
- Justifies the requirement by stating legislators are public figures with reduced privacy expectations whose job responsibilities greatly impact public safety
Legislative Description
Relating to drug testing of legislators
Legislature
Last Action
To House Judiciary
2/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/16/2026
Full Bill Text
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