West VirginiaHB 54442026 Regular SessionHouse

Relating to increasing the amount of fees to be paid by parolees for supervision.

Sponsored By: James Robert "JB" Akers II (Republican)

Signed by Governor

§62-12-17

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.

Parolees pay monthly fees, with ability review

Beginning June 8, 2026, parolees pay a monthly supervision fee. The fee is based on ability to pay and cannot be more than $50 per month (up to $600 a year). It also applies to federal or out-of-state probationers and parolees supervised in West Virginia. The Division reviews income, liquid assets, debts, child care and transportation costs, and likely harms from denying a waiver or reduction.

Limits on treatment and day report placements

Beginning June 8, 2026, the Division can require substance abuse treatment only if a standard assessment shows high risk to reoffend and a need for treatment. It can require day report or other community corrections at the start only if the assessment shows moderate to high risk and moderate to high criminogenic need. Any placement needs the center’s consent. Parolees must follow center rules and can be removed by the director.

Where supervision fee money goes

The law creates the Parolee’s Supervision Fee Fund in the State Treasury. Money from supervision fees goes into this fund and can be spent on parole supervision only if the Legislature approves. Extra amounts can be moved only by legislative appropriation. The state also sets a master agreement so counties can be reimbursed for eligible community corrections placements.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

James Robert "JB" Akers II
Republican • House

Cosponsors

Bill Flanigan
Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 128 • No: 2

Senate vote • 3/10/2026

Passed Senate (Roll No. 415)

Yes: 34 • No: 0

House vote • 2/25/2026

Passed House (Roll No. 189)

Yes: 94 • No: 2

Actions Timeline

Approved by Governor 3/17/2026 - Senate Journal
3/14/2026Senate
Approved by Governor 3/17/2026
3/14/2026House
Approved by Governor 3/17/2026 - House Journal
3/14/2026House
To Governor 3/11/2026
3/11/2026House
To Governor 3/11/2026 - Senate Journal
3/11/2026Senate
On 3rd reading
3/10/2026Senate
Read 3rd time
3/10/2026Senate
Passed Senate (Roll No. 415)
3/10/2026Senate
Communicated to House
3/10/2026Senate
Completed legislative action
3/10/2026Senate
House received Senate message
3/10/2026House
On 2nd reading
3/9/2026Senate
Read 2nd time
3/9/2026Senate
Reported do pass
3/6/2026Senate
Immediate consideration
3/6/2026Senate
Read 1st time
3/6/2026Senate
Introduced in Senate
2/26/2026Senate
To Judiciary
2/26/2026Senate
To Judiciary
2/26/2026Senate
On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
2/25/2026House
Read 3rd time
2/25/2026House
Passed House (Roll No. 189)
2/25/2026House
Communicated to Senate
2/25/2026House
On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
2/24/2026House
Read 2nd time
2/24/2026House

Bill Text

Committee Substitute
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Engrossed
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Enrolled
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Introduced Version
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