This bill proposes the addition of four new sections to the Code of West Virginia, mandating random drug testing for all classes of employees across various state entities, including county commissions, the State Board of Education, and K through 12 schools. Specifically, it establishes that starting July 1, 2026, all personnel hired by county commissions and the state will be subject to random drug testing, while the State Board of Education and K through 12 employees will begin this requirement in the 2026-2027 school year. Each entity is tasked with adopting rules to implement these provisions, which include requirements for passing a drug test before employment and subjecting ten percent of employees to random testing annually.

The bill outlines that the rules for drug testing must be proposed for legislative approval and must adhere to existing code provisions regarding drug testing procedures. The intent of the legislation is to enhance workplace safety and accountability within public service roles in West Virginia by ensuring that employees are drug-free.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 7-1-17, 18-2-47, 18-5-55, 29-6-29