Relating generally to drug testing of state legislators
HB 4158 requires random drug testing of West Virginia state legislators during each regular legislative session. The bill establishes a program administered by the Legislative Administrator, limiting tests to twice per session per legislator, with a second test required if initial results indicate illegal drug use. Test results must remain confidential unless a legislator tests positive twice or refuses testing, in which case the results become public. This law directly affects all state legislators and creates a formal process for drug testing while balancing confidentiality with public disclosure under specific circumstances.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2026
Last action Jan 14, 2026
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Committee
2
Jan 14, 2026
Committee
To House Health and Human Resources
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Committee
To Health and Human Resources then Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Larry Kump
RRepublican
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