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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 legislators to annually pass a drug test to receive any compensation or expense reimbursement.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that all members of the West Virginia Legislature must annually pass a drug test by December 31st to receive any compensation or expense reimbursement for their legislative duties. The bill states that legislators, as public figures whose responsibilities impact public safety, have a reduced expectation of privacy, making this drug-free requirement a reasonable government function. If a legislator fails to pass or even take the required drug test, they will be ineligible to receive any payment or reimbursement for legislative sessions or activities. Importantly, each legislator will be responsible for covering the cost of their own drug test.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (11)
Shawn Fluharty (D)*,
Adam Burkhammer (R),
Geno Chiarelli (R),
Bill Flanigan (R),
Rick Garcia (D),
Anitra Hamilton (D),
Evan Hansen (D),
Scot Heckert (R),
Sean Hornbuckle (D),
Mike Pushkin (D),
John Williams (D),
Last Action
To House Judiciary (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=5605&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| Fiscal Note - House of Delegates | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Fiscalnotes/FN(2)/fnsubmit_recordview1.cfm?RecordID=955294681 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb5605%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=5605 |
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