West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5597: Revising the statute to add costs for misdemeanor and felony convictions to be deposited into the West Virginia State Police Forensic Laboratory Fund

In committee Last action February 16, 2026: To House Finance

Plain-language summary

HB 5597 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on February 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Revising the statute to add costs for misdemeanor and felony convictions to be deposited into the West Virginia State Police Forensic Laboratory Fund. Primary sponsor: Phil Mallow (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 16, 2026): To House Finance.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Phil Mallow (Republican).