HB4662Introduced in the House of Delegates
Creating additional sentences for convicted inmates who test positive for illegal substances or who are found to be in possession of illegal or controlled substances
Introduced by Eric Brooks, District 45
What does this bill do?
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to create the offense of being in possession of drugs or testing positive for drug use while incarcerated, setting penalties for first, second, and subsequent offenses, and mandating testing after three months of incarceration for illegal drugs.
Where it stands
To House Judiciary
January 21, 2026
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Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Judiciary
Introduced in House
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