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WV HB5596
WV HB5596Revising the statute to add costs for misdemeanor and felony convictions to be deposited into the West Virginia State Police Forensic Laboratory Fund
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Introduced
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
In Committee
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to revise the statute to add costs for misdemeanor and felony convictions to be deposited into the West Virginia State Police Forensic Laboratory Fund created in §15-2-24d of the code and for additional costs of $50 to be deposited into the fund upon conviction of any misdemeanor or felony where the resources of the West Virginia State Forensic Laboratory were utilized.
AI Summary
This bill modifies existing West Virginia law to increase funding for the West Virginia State Police Forensic Laboratory Fund. Specifically, it adds a $20 cost to misdemeanor convictions and another $20 cost to felony convictions, with these amounts to be deposited into the aforementioned fund. Additionally, for any misdemeanor or felony conviction where the resources of the West Virginia State Police Forensic Laboratory were used, an extra $50 will be collected and also deposited into the same fund. The Forensic Laboratory Fund is a dedicated account established to support the operations of the state's forensic science services, which are crucial for criminal investigations.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
To House Finance (on 02/16/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5596&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| Fiscal Note - State Police, WV | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Fiscalnotes/FN(2)/fnsubmit_recordview1.cfm?RecordID=956314028 |
| Fiscal Note - Supreme Court of Appeals | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Fiscalnotes/FN(2)/fnsubmit_recordview1.cfm?RecordID=956314073 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb5596%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=5596 |
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