Bill > HB3189

This bill amends West Virginia state law to add federal correctional facilities to existing statutes that criminalize delivering contraband or attempting to facilitate escapes in correctional institutions. Specifically, the bill expands current legal provisions to include federal correctional facilities alongside state jails, juvenile facilities, and state correctional facilities when defining criminal offenses. Under the revised law, individuals who deliver unauthorized items such as weapons, drugs, telecommunication devices, or other prohibited materials into federal correctional facilities can be charged with misdemeanors or felonies depending on the specific item and intent. The penalties range from fines between $50 and $5,000 and potential jail time from three months to ten years. The bill also broadens definitions of key terms like "delivers" and "dangerous material" to ensure comprehensive coverage of potential contraband smuggling scenarios. By explicitly including federal correctional facilities in these existing criminal statutes, the bill aims to enhance security and prevent unauthorized introduction of potentially dangerous or disruptive items into correctional settings.