The bill amends West Virginia Code §61-5-8 to include federal correctional facilities in the list of institutions where it is a criminal offense to unlawfully deliver items to individuals in custody. The new legal language specifies that delivering any item with the intent to aid an escape, or delivering prohibited items such as alcohol, weapons, or controlled substances, to individuals in federal correctional facilities will result in felony or misdemeanor charges, depending on the nature of the offense.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the definitions of terms such as "dangerous material," "delivers," "inmate," "implement of escape," "telecommunication device," and "weapon" to ensure comprehensive understanding and enforcement of the law. The inclusion of federal correctional facilities aims to strengthen the legal framework surrounding the security and integrity of all correctional institutions in West Virginia.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 61-5-8
Engrossed Version: 61-5-8