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Bill > SB975
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Introduced
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill relates to county reimbursement for housing and maintaining inmates; and excludes county reimbursement for any inmate declared incompetent to stand trial.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law regarding the funding for jail operations, specifically concerning how counties are reimbursed for housing inmates. The key provision is that a county or municipality will no longer be required to pay the daily cost for housing an inmate in a jail facility under the commissioner's jurisdiction if that inmate has been declared legally incompetent to stand trial, meaning they are unable to understand the court proceedings against them. This change is intended to exclude counties from these specific reimbursement costs for inmates who are not able to participate in their legal cases.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To Government Organization (on 02/17/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=975&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=sb975%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=975 |
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