West Virginia bills

West Virginia legislators · Data: Open States

State bill data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:38 PM.

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HB 4798 Became law
Permitting teachers to wear a “mobile alert button” for emergency situations, to be known as “Alyssa’s Law.”

Aug 13, 2026: Chapter 123, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
HB 4028 Became law
Relating to sales tax on construction materials

Jun 29, 2026: Chapter 282, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
HB 4768 Became law
Relating to updating definitions to incorporate federal law changes to qualified higher education expenses for purposes of 529 accounts

Jun 29, 2026: Chapter 172, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
HB 5459 Became law
Relating to a tax on managed care organizations

Jun 29, 2026: Chapter 285, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
HB 4869 Became law
Establish narrow, clearly bounded guaranteed-issue rights for Medicare Supplement policies in West Virginia.

Jun 29, 2026: Chapter 185, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
HB 4008 Became law
Relating to Business Ready Sites Program

Jun 29, 2026: Chapter 114, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
HB 5458 Became law
Relating to professionals to be licensed by the West Virginia Board of Medicine

Jun 29, 2026: Chapter 263, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
HB 5325 Became law
Creating an emeritus license status for retired physicians, podiatric physicians and physician assistants who meet eligibility criteria.

Jun 29, 2026: Chapter 261, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
HB 5510 Passed House
Eliminate the requirement for private wedding venues to own or lease 2 acres in rural location.

Mar 14, 2026: On 3rd reading with right to amend
HB 4573 Passed Senate
Foster Youth Post-Secondary Transition Awareness Act

Mar 14, 2026: Communicated to Senate
HB 5074 Vetoed
Relating to changing the allocation of proceeds in the Medical Cannabis Program Fund.

Mar 14, 2026: Vetoed by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal
HB 4002 Vetoed
Establishing the West Virginia Collaboratory

Mar 14, 2026: Vetoed by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal
HB 5687 Passed Senate
Relating to reducing the tax rate imposed on the gross value of metallurgical coal produced in this state

Mar 13, 2026: Senate requests House to concur
HB 4421 Passed House
Providing guidelines for the West Virginia Parkways Authority to cease tolls on the West Virginia Turnpike upon completion of all bond payments

Mar 10, 2026: To Finance
HCR 13 Adopted
Honoring the life of Tony Whitlow

Mar 10, 2026: House received Senate message
HB 5163 Passed House
Relating to exempting child-care programs operated by a county board of education exclusively for the children of its employees from certain licensing requirements

Mar 9, 2026: To Finance
HB 5464 Passed House
West Virginia First Live Racing Jobs Act of 2026

Mar 6, 2026: To Finance
HB 5525 In committee
To create the “Southern West Virginia Clean Water Fund” to be used in water emergencies or to upgrade infrastructure so residences can get clean water.

Mar 5, 2026: On 2nd reading, House Calendar
HB 4477 Passed House
To give the Secretary of State authority to refer allegations of violations of election laws to West Virginia Prosecuting Attorneys Institute.

Mar 4, 2026: To Judiciary
HR 21 In committee
Recognizing President Donald J. Trump for reforms benefiting West Virginia

Mar 3, 2026: To House Rules
HR 20 Adopted
Memoralizing the life of the Honorable Larry D. Kump; dedicated public servant, principled legislator, and devoted family man.

Mar 2, 2026: Completed legislative action
HR 19 In committee
Urging Department of Administration to maintain trees on grounds to prevent damage to persons or property

Feb 26, 2026: To House Rules
HB 5198 Passed House
Relating to crimes against the intellectually disabled

Feb 24, 2026: To Judiciary
HB 5478 In committee
Establish a statewide pilot program to improve kindergarten readiness.

Feb 23, 2026: To House Finance
HB 4693 In committee
To declassify Community and Technical Education (“CTE”) teaching positions to allow for counties to provide additional funding for certain positions.

Feb 19, 2026: To House Finance
HB 5678 In committee
To provide amendments to the Build WV Act

Feb 17, 2026: To House Finance
HB 4871 In committee
Make available vegetarian meal option for students enrolled in schools, provided that such meals comply with all applicable federal nutritional guidelines

Feb 17, 2026: To House Education
HB 5535 In committee
Relating to tow truck lighting

Feb 16, 2026: To House Energy and Public Works
HB 5534 In committee
To reduce all titled vehicle personal property taxation values, except for mobile homes, from a Class IV assessment valuation to a Class II

Feb 16, 2026: To House Finance
HR 14 Adopted
Honoring the life and public service of the Honorable Timothy P. Armstead.

Feb 16, 2026: Completed legislative action
HB 5573 In committee
Rural Medical Residency Program concentrating on obstetrics and gynecology for rural hospitals, can be funded from the Rural Health Inititive or other sources funded by the legislature.

Feb 16, 2026: To House Education
HB 5365 In committee
Relating to the regulation of pharmacy benefit managers providing services to the Public Employees Insurance Agency.

Feb 16, 2026: To House Banking and Insurance
HB 5493 In committee
Provide a penalty of chemical castration or surgical castration for sex abuse crimes against minors.

Feb 13, 2026: To House Health and Human Resources
HR 6 In committee
Recognizing the importance of sustained economic development to the prosperity of West Virginia

Feb 13, 2026: To House Rules
HB 5499 In committee
Relating to school system fiscal and governance early warning, stabilization, and accountability.

Feb 13, 2026: To House Education
HB 4426 In committee
Ensure State Road Construction Account funds are in addition to general highways funds provided to the DOT districts

Feb 12, 2026: To House Finance
HB 5472 In committee
Formally recognize Mine Rescue teams as first responders in West Virginia.

Feb 12, 2026: To House Energy and Public Works
HB 5433 In committee
Require all state‑regulated health insurance plans to provide meaningful coverage for hearing aids and to cover at least one annual audiological evaluation.

Feb 11, 2026: To House Finance
HB 5442 In committee
Relating to training on the uses and indications of certain drugs for pregnant women.

Feb 11, 2026: To House Health and Human Resources
HB 5330 In committee
Allow expedited partner treatment for bacterial vaginitis

Feb 9, 2026: To House Health and Human Resources
HB 5355 In committee
If a person who is not certified is holding a teaching position in a WV public school - that position has to come up for bid every year until it is held by a certified person.

Feb 9, 2026: To House Education
HR 11 In committee
Resolution celebrating 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States and 100th Anniversary of Interstate System

Feb 5, 2026: To House Rules
HR 9 Adopted
Honoring the life and public service of the Honorable Douglas John Skaff Jr.

Feb 5, 2026: Completed legislative action
HB 5200 In committee
Creating Office of entrepreneurship

Feb 5, 2026: To House Government Organization
HR 7 In committee
Recognizing the seriousness of the National Debt and its threat to National Security

Feb 3, 2026: To House Rules
HB 5098 In committee
Creation of the MOBILE ID.

Feb 3, 2026: To House Finance
HR 8 In committee
Designate June as fidelity month

Feb 3, 2026: To House Rules
HB 5047 In committee
To create the Mobile Career and Technical Education Classroom Program.

Feb 2, 2026: To House Education
HB 4431 In committee
Requiring the approval of the Legislature and the Governor before additional bonds may be issued by the Parkways Authority

Jan 30, 2026: Markup Discussion
HB 5010 In committee
Prohibiting institutions of higher education and affiliate organizations from accepting gifts partnerships, or other funding relationships from foreign adversaries.

Jan 30, 2026: To House Education