West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 440: Increasing penalty for transporting telecommunication devices into jails
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 440 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia Senate on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Increasing penalty for transporting telecommunication devices into jails. Primary sponsor: Vince Deeds (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2026): On 2nd reading, House Calendar.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vince Deeds | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Hamilton | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Eric Tarr | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Willis | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mike Woelfel | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- On 2nd reading, House Calendar
- Placed on House Calendar
- On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
- Read 1st time
- Immediate consideration
- Do pass
- Markup Discussion
- To House Judiciary
- To Judiciary
- Introduced in House
- House received Senate message
- Ordered to House
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