The proposed bill aims to amend the Code of West Virginia by introducing a new section, 62-8-1a, which establishes the offense of possessing illegal drugs or testing positive for drug use while incarcerated. The bill outlines specific penalties for such offenses, including an additional six months to the current sentence for a first offense, and one year for each subsequent offense, with sentences to be served consecutively. Furthermore, if an inmate has multiple instances of possession or positive drug tests, the additional sentences will follow the completion of their current sentence.

Additionally, the bill mandates that drug testing for incarcerated individuals will commence after three months of incarceration and will continue based on the availability of testing resources or if there is suspicion of drug possession. This legislation seeks to enhance the management of drug use within correctional facilities and impose stricter consequences for violations related to illegal drugs.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 62-8-1a