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WV HB4440

WV HB4440
Permitting law enforcement to issue a citation when students are caught with nicotine in schools.


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Introduced
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

The purpose of this bill is to permit law enforcement to issue a citation when a student enrolled in a public school or public charter school possesses nicotine in those schools.

AI Summary

This bill amends West Virginia law to allow law enforcement officers to issue a citation, which is a formal notice of a violation, to students enrolled in public schools or public charter schools if they are found possessing nicotine products, including items like e-cigarettes, on school grounds or at school events. This provision is being added to existing laws that already address the sale and distribution of tobacco products to individuals under 21 years of age and outline penalties for such violations.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Standing Committee on Education Meeting (13:00:00 2/4/2026 House Education Committee Room) (on 02/04/2026)

Bill Topics

Education
  • ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
Health
  • ‐ Tobacco Abuse, Treatment, and Education
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing

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