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WV HB4415
WV HB4415Creating crime of attempting to smuggle contraband into federal correctional institutions within the state
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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A BILL to amend and reenact §61-5-8 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to federal correctional institutions; adding federal correctional institutions to the list of correctional facilities in which it is a criminal offense to deliver anything unlawfully to a person in custody or confined therein; related to adding telecommunications device as a prohibited object that may be delivered or transported, or caused to be delivered or transported, into a correctional institute as defined therein; related to updating and expanding the definition of telecommunications device; also amending, enhancing, and modifying criminal penalties relate to crimes contained within §61-5-8 of this code.
AI Summary
This bill expands existing West Virginia law to include federal correctional facilities within the state, making it a felony to attempt to smuggle contraband, such as weapons, drugs, or telecommunications devices, into these institutions. A telecommunications device is broadly defined to include any equipment capable of transmitting or receiving various forms of communication, including cell phones, satellite phones, and computers. The bill also increases the penalties for various offenses related to aiding escapes, delivering prohibited items, and inmates possessing contraband, with some penalties now carrying longer prison sentences and higher fines.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (11)
David Green (R)*,
Eric Brooks (R),
Ryan Browning (R),
Jim Butler (R),
Joe Funkhouser (R),
Roger Hanshaw (R),
John Paul Hott (R),
Dean Jeffries (R),
Keith Marple (R),
Jonathan Pinson (R),
Bryan Ward (R),
Last Action
To Judiciary (on 02/02/2026)
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