This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to make all inmates, regardless of gender, eligible to work on the state convict road force. Specifically, it removes the term "male" from the eligibility criteria for inmates convicted of a felony and sentenced to a correctional facility. The bill also clarifies that both male and female inmates can be part of the state convict road force, while stipulating that no road crew can be composed of both genders simultaneously.

The proposed changes aim to promote gender inclusivity within the state convict road crews, allowing female inmates the opportunity to participate in road construction and maintenance activities. The bill retains the overall structure of the existing law while ensuring that the work crews remain gender-segregated.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 17-5-1