West Virginia legislation · 2025 Regular Session
West Virginia HB3424: Removing language regarding short term loans being provided to released inmates for costs related to reentry into the community
Status: Passed both chambers, April 28, 2025
The purpose of this bill is to remove language regarding short term loans being provided to released inmates for costs related to reentry into the community since short term loans have not been provided or secured.
What the bill says
An act l to amend and reenact §15A-4-21 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to corrections management; and removing language authorizing short term loans to released inmates. ARTICLE 4. CORRECTIONS MANAGEMENT. §15A-4-21. Director of employment; director of housing; released inmates; duties. The commissioner may employ or contract for a Director of Employment and a Director of Housing for released inmates. The Director of Employment shall work with federal, state, county, and local government and private entities to negotiate agreements which facilitate employment opportuni.
From the engrossed text, April 11, 2025:
AN ACT l to amend and reenact §15A-4-21 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to corrections management; and removing language authorizing short term loans to released inmates. ARTICLE 4. CORRECTIONS MANAGEMENT. §15A-4-21. Director of employment; director of housing; released inmates; duties. The commissioner may employ or contract for a Director of Employment and a Director of Housing for released inmates. The Director of Employment shall work with federal, state, county, and local government and private entities to negotiate agreements which facilitate employment opportunities for released inmates. The Director of Housing shall work with federal, state, county, and local government and private entities to negotiate agreements which facilitate housing opportunities for released inmates. The Director of Employment shall investigate job opportunities and give every possible assistance in helping released inmates find employment. The Director of Housing shall work in conjunction with the Bureau of Community Corrections and the Parole Board to reduce release delays due to lack of a home plan and develop community housing resources.