HB4466 is a bill in the West Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Extend the public intoxication of alcohol code to include being under the impairment of narcotics in public.

What is the status of HB4466?

Passed one chamber as of February 11, 2026. Latest action: To Judiciary (February 12, 2026).

Who sponsored HB4466?

David Pritt (R), with 4 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB4466?

On the West Virginia Legislature website: https://www.wvlegislature.gov/bill_status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4466&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill

West Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session

West Virginia HB4466: Extend the public intoxication of alcohol code to include being under the impairment of narcotics in public

Q: What does HB4466 do?

In its own words: To amend and reenact §60-6-9 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to making it a misdemeanor to being under the impairment of controlled substances in public; and providing for criminal penalties and education upon conviction thereof. ARTICLE 6. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. §60-6-9. Intoxication, Article 6. miscellaneous provisions. §60-6-9. Intoxication or by drinking or by use of alcoholic liquor or controlled substances in public places; illegal possession of alcoholic liquor; arrests by sheriffs or their deputies law enforcement for violation in their presence; pena.

Status: Passed one chamber, February 11, 2026

What the bill says

To amend and reenact §60-6-9 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to making it a misdemeanor to being under the impairment of controlled substances in public; and providing for criminal penalties and education upon conviction thereof. ARTICLE 6. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. §60-6-9. Intoxication, Article 6. miscellaneous provisions. §60-6-9. Intoxication or by drinking or by use of alcoholic liquor or controlled substances in public places; illegal possession of alcoholic liquor; arrests by sheriffs or their deputies law enforcement for violation in their presence; pena.

From the engrossed text, February 5, 2026:

A BILL to amend and reenact §60-6-9 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to making it a misdemeanor to being under the impairment of controlled substances in public; and providing for criminal penalties and education upon conviction thereof. ARTICLE 6. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. §60-6-9. Intoxication, Article 6. miscellaneous provisions. §60-6-9. Intoxication or by drinking or by use of alcoholic liquor or controlled substances in public places; illegal possession of alcoholic liquor; arrests by sheriffs or their deputies law enforcement for violation in their presence; penalties. (a) A person may Provided, That "intoxicated" as used herein includes intoxication from alcoholic liquor or any controlled substance as provided in §60A-2-201 et seq. and §60A-4-401 et seq. of this code; for purposes of this section, the term "intoxicated" has the same meaning as contained in §60-1-5 of this code, and includes intoxication from the use of a controlled substance as provided in §60A-2-201 et seq. and §60A-4-401 et seq. of this code. (2) Drink alcoholic liquor in a public place; (3) Tender a drink of alcoholic liquor to another person in a public place; (4) Operate a business without a license issued under §60-1-1 et seq. of this code which knowingly facilitates the consumption of alcoholic liquors in a public place by providing for on-site items such as cups, glasses, …

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West Virginia HB4466: Extend the public intoxication of alcohol code to include being under the impairment of narcotics in public

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