HB4962 is a bill in the West Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Drug-Related Nuisances.

What is the status of HB4962?

Passed one chamber as of February 26, 2026. Latest action: To Judiciary (February 27, 2026).

Who sponsored HB4962?

Rohrbach, Matthew (R, 026), with 10 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB4962?

On the West Virginia Legislature website: https://www.wvlegislature.gov/bill_status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4962&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill

West Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session

West Virginia HB4962: Drug-Related Nuisances

Q: What does HB4962 do?

In its own words: To amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §60A-5-510, relating to drug-related nuisances; declaring certain violations of controlled substances law may create a public nuisance; authorizing a county or municipality to file an action to abate the nuisance; clarifying the relief which may be provided by the court; providing factors to be considered in an order of closure of a property; and creating civil penalties. ARTICLE 5. ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS. §60A-5-510. Drug related nuisances. (a) Any property, in whole or in part.

Status: Passed one chamber, February 26, 2026

What the bill says

To amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §60A-5-510, relating to drug-related nuisances; declaring certain violations of controlled substances law may create a public nuisance; authorizing a county or municipality to file an action to abate the nuisance; clarifying the relief which may be provided by the court; providing factors to be considered in an order of closure of a property; and creating civil penalties. ARTICLE 5. ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS. §60A-5-510. Drug related nuisances. (a) Any property, in whole or in part.

From the engrossed text, February 20, 2026:

A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §60A-5-510, relating to drug-related nuisances; declaring certain violations of controlled substances law may create a public nuisance; authorizing a county or municipality to file an action to abate the nuisance; clarifying the relief which may be provided by the court; providing factors to be considered in an order of closure of a property; and creating civil penalties. ARTICLE 5. ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS. §60A-5-510. Drug related nuisances. (a) Any property, in whole or in part, used or intended to be used to facilitate any violation of this chapter or any similar ordinance of any municipality in this state or a similar act of the United States or any other state or the use, sale, distribution, possession, storage, transportation, or manufacture of any controlled substances in violation of this chapter, or similar act of the United States or any other state, is a public nuisance and may be proceeded against under this section. (b) If a nuisance exists, county or municipality where the property is located may maintain an action in the circuit court to abate the nuisance and to perpetually enjoin every person guilty of creating or maintaining the nuisance, the owner, lessee or tenant of the building or structure where the …

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West Virginia HB4962: Drug-Related Nuisances

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