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West VirginiaHB 54442026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

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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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.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • James Robert "JB" Akers II

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Flanigan

    Affiliation unavailable

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

  1. Chapter 80, Acts, Regular Session, 2026

    6/29/2026House

  2. Approved by Governor 3/17/2026 - Senate Journal

    3/14/2026Senate

  3. Approved by Governor 3/17/2026

    3/14/2026House

  4. Approved by Governor 3/17/2026 - House Journal

    3/14/2026House

  5. To Governor 3/11/2026

    3/11/2026House

  6. To Governor 3/11/2026 - Senate Journal

    3/11/2026Senate

  7. On 3rd reading

    3/10/2026Senate

  8. Read 3rd time

    3/10/2026Senate

  9. Passed Senate (Roll No. 415)

    3/10/2026Senate

  10. Communicated to House

    3/10/2026Senate

  11. Completed legislative action

    3/10/2026Senate

  12. House received Senate message

    3/10/2026House

  13. On 2nd reading

    3/9/2026Senate

  14. Read 2nd time

    3/9/2026Senate

  15. Reported do pass

    3/6/2026Senate

  16. Immediate consideration

    3/6/2026Senate

  17. Read 1st time

    3/6/2026Senate

  18. Introduced in Senate

    2/26/2026Senate

  19. To Judiciary

    2/26/2026Senate

  20. To Judiciary

    2/26/2026Senate

  21. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

    2/25/2026House

  22. Read 3rd time

    2/25/2026House

  23. Passed House (Roll No. 189)

    2/25/2026House

  24. Communicated to Senate

    2/25/2026House

  25. On 2nd reading, Special Calendar

    2/24/2026House

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