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WV HB5597
WV HB5597Revising 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 require costs for misdemeanor and felony convictions to be deposited into the West Virginia State Police Forensic Laboratory Fund.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that additional costs associated with misdemeanor and felony convictions will be deposited into the West Virginia State Police Forensic Laboratory Fund, which supports the state's forensic science services. Specifically, it adds $20 in costs for each misdemeanor and felony conviction to be deposited into this fund, and an additional $50 if the West Virginia State Police Forensic Laboratory's resources were utilized in the case. This aims to increase funding for the laboratory's critical work in analyzing evidence for criminal investigations.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
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=5597&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| Fiscal Note - State Police, WV | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Fiscalnotes/FN(2)/fnsubmit_recordview1.cfm?RecordID=956833164 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb5597%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=5597 |
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