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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to clarify where a person incarcerated on home confinement may travel.
AI Summary
This bill clarifies that individuals serving a sentence of home incarceration, which is a form of confinement to one's residence as an alternative to jail or as a condition of probation or bail, are permitted to travel for specific purposes. These approved travel destinations include going to and from work, attending doctor appointments, participating in religious services at their place of worship, attending court-ordered or legal appointments, and visiting the grocery store for essential food and household items.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
To House Judiciary (on 01/28/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4886&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4886%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=4886 |
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