To create the West Virginia Inmate Litter Cleanup and Rehabilitation Act.
HB 4714 creates a program allowing county jails and Regional Jail Authorities to involve inmates in voluntary litter cleanup on public lands like highways, roads, and parks. Inmates participating earn sentence reduction credits, with strict safety requirements including proper equipment, supervision ratios, and compliance with occupational regulations. The program is funded through the Litter Control Fund, and proceeds from recyclable materials collected during cleanups must be returned to that fund. The bill also mandates educational materials for schools about litter reduction and requires local governments to develop recycling plans for public facilities.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2026
Last action Jan 21, 2026
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Jan 21, 2026
Committee
To House Judiciary
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Committee
To Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Legislator
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District
P
Josh Holstein
RRepublican
Co
Bill Roop
RRepublican
Co
Erica Moore
RRepublican
Co
Geno Chiarelli
RRepublican
Co
Ian Masters
RRepublican
Co
Jarred Cannon
RRepublican
Co
Joe Parsons
RRepublican
Co
Jonathan Kyle
RRepublican
Co
Margitta Mazzocchi
RRepublican
Co
Phil Mallow
RRepublican
Co
Scot Heckert
RRepublican
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