HB4022Enacted
HB4022: Rules for Placing Child Protective Services Workers
This law requires the state to place child protective services workers in counties based on population, referrals, and caseloads.
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State legislature
West Virginia
Official West Virginia bill text, status, plain English summaries, and amendment notes tied back to the Legislature's own records.
Last scanned Aug 19, 2026, 7:05 AM
- Total
- 2,777
- Active
- 0
- Passed
- 2,765
- Did not pass
- 12
2026
60 bills shown
HB4106Enacted
Allowing Constitutional Carry for West Virginians Aged 18 to 20
This law allows people aged 18 and older in West Virginia who are not legally prohibited from owning firearms to carry a concealed deadly weapon without first obtaining a license.
ChildrenCrimeFirearms
HB4126Enacted
Changes to How State Park Money Is Shared
This law changes how much money from oil and gas royalties under the Ohio River goes directly to running state parks versus staying in a savings fund.
EnergyLandTaxes
HB4138Enacted
Changes to West Virginia Abuse and Sex Offender Registries
This law creates one annual fee for people who must register on both abuse and sex offender lists, adds new crimes that require registration, and directs how the State Police use the collected money.
ChildrenCrimeLabor
HB4191Passed Legislature
West Virginia Tax Credits for Employer Child Care
This law gives businesses a five-year tax credit equal to half the cost of building or buying property used exclusively for child care centers.
ChildrenLaborTaxes
HB4354Enacted
HB4354: Rules for Clothing and Necessities Allowances
This law sets rules to ensure children in foster care receive enough clothes and essential items by creating a minimum funding allowance and defining how payments are made.
ChildrenLabor
HB4390Enacted
Temporary Higher Payments for Kinship Parents
This law allows kinship parents to receive a temporary payment equal to foster parent rates if they submit criminal history checks within five days of placement and fix life safety issues found in an initial home screening.
Children
HB4395Enacted
Rules for Investigating School Staff Safety Issues
This law requires school leaders to report safety concerns about staff quickly, keeps investigations going even if a worker quits or moves schools, and creates a private state database of these cases.
ChildrenCrimeEducationLabor
HB4412Enacted
West Virginia Law Requiring Age Checks for Certain Websites
This law requires commercial entities whose websites contain a substantial portion of sexual material harmful to minors to use specific methods to verify that visitors are at least 18 years old.
ChildrenHealthcareLabor
HB4452Enacted
Removing Property Limits for Religious Groups
This law removes an old rule that limited how much land trustees of certain religious organizations could own in West Virginia.
HB4749Enacted
New Rights for Foster Children Age 13 and Older in Court Hearings
This law adds three new rights to the West Virginia Foster Child Bill of Rights specifically for children aged 13 and older regarding court hearings that affect them.
ChildrenEducationParental Rights
HB4755Enacted
Adding Aggravated Vehicular Homicide and Other Crimes as Qualifying Offenses for Repeat Offenders
This law adds aggravated vehicular homicide, driving under the influence causing serious bodily injury, third-offense DUI, and obstructing emergency personnel causing death to a list of crimes that can lead to harsher prison sentences if committed by someone with prior convictions.
CrimeHealthcareLabor
HB4798Enacted
Alyssa's Law: Mobile Alert Buttons for Schools
This law allows public schools in West Virginia to use wearable panic buttons that send emergency alerts directly to police, funded by a new state safety fund.
EducationLabor
HB5214Enacted
Relating to drug testing of parents who have had abuse and/or neglect claims substantiated against them prior to reunification.
Relating to drug testing of parents who have had abuse and/or neglect claims substantiated against them prior to reunification.
HB5288Enacted
Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Agriculture-West Virginia Spay Neuter Assistance Fund from Special Revenue
Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Agriculture-West Virginia Spay Neuter Assistance Fund from Special Revenue
AgricultureBudgetTaxes
HB5307Enacted
Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Tourism- Division of Culture and History from the Unappropriated Surplus Balance.
Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Tourism- Division of Culture and History from the Unappropriated Surplus Balance.
Budget
HB5317Enacted
Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Commerce - Division of Natural Resources from the Unappropriated Surplus Balance.
Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Commerce - Division of Natural Resources from the Unappropriated Surplus Balance.
Budget
HB5353Enacted
To bring virtual currency kiosks within the purview of money transmission licensure and create disclosure requirements and daily transaction limitations for new and existing customers.
To bring virtual currency kiosks within the purview of money transmission licensure and create disclosure requirements and daily transaction limitations for new and existing customers.
HB5612Enacted
Relating to property valuations of properties located on the State Capitol Complex
Relating to property valuations of properties located on the State Capitol Complex
HB5685Enacted
Relating to authorizing bonds for improvements to the West Virginia Science and Culture Center
Relating to authorizing bonds for improvements to the West Virginia Science and Culture Center
HB5689Enacted
Supplemental appropriation, Department of Homeland Security
Supplemental appropriation, Department of Homeland Security
Budget
HB5690Enacted
Supplemental appropriation, Adjutant General
Supplemental appropriation, Adjutant General
Budget
HB5691Enacted
Supplemental appropriation, Department of Health
Supplemental appropriation, Department of Health
Budget
HB5692Enacted
Supplemental appropriation, State Road Fund
Supplemental appropriation, State Road Fund
Budget
HB5693Enacted
Supplemental appropriation, Department of Tourism Revenue
Supplemental appropriation, Department of Tourism Revenue
BudgetTaxes
HB5694Enacted
Supplemental appropriation to Department of Education, fund 0313.
Supplemental appropriation to Department of Education, fund 0313.
BudgetEducation
HB4004Enacted
Recharge West Virginia Program
This law creates a program that reimburses qualifying private employers in West Virginia for costs related to upskilling training when employees earn new credentials and receive higher wages.
Labor
HB4005Enacted
The Workforce Development Act of 2026
This law creates a Youth Apprenticeship Program for high school students and clarifies which jobs are allowed or banned for workers under age 18 in West Virginia.
AgricultureChildrenEducationLabor
HB4007Enacted
West Virginia Industrial Access Road Fund Updates
This law updates rules for a state fund that pays for roads leading to industrial sites, sets funding amounts based on tax collections or a $3 million minimum, and establishes deadlines for project approvals.
Taxes
HB4008Enacted
West Virginia Business Ready Sites Program
This law creates a program that helps government groups prepare industrial land for business by evaluating site readiness, offering matching grants to fix problems, and providing micro-grants based on the size of the land.
Budget
HB4009Enacted
West Virginia Voluntary Portable Benefits Plan Act
This law creates a system allowing independent contractors in West Virginia to receive voluntary benefit contributions from hiring parties without those payments changing their worker status.
EducationLaborTaxesTechnology
HB4025Enacted
Exempting Certain Employees in Health and Human Services Departments from Civil Service Rules
Starting July 1, 2026, new hires and promoted workers in three state health departments will no longer be part of the classified civil service system or have access to standard grievance procedures.
Labor
HB4028Enacted
Sales Tax Exemption for Public School Construction Materials
Starting July 1, 2026, this law removes sales tax on building materials and services used to construct or improve public school facilities in West Virginia.
EducationTaxes
HB4053Enacted
Blue Envelope Program for Drivers with Disabilities
This law requires the State Police to create a program that gives blue envelopes to drivers diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, dementia, or intellectual and developmental disabilities to help police officers communicate better during traffic stops.
HealthcareLabor
HB4087Enacted
Creating the West Virginia-Ireland Education Alliance
This law creates a new group to connect schools in West Virginia with schools in Ireland and sets rules for giving money to support student exchanges.
BudgetEducation
HB4088Enacted
West Virginia Law Update for Certified Public Accountants
This law updates rules in West Virginia regarding definitions, education and experience requirements for certification, firm ownership standards, practice privileges for out-of-state accountants, and disciplinary actions.
Education
HB4089Passed Legislature
Jessica Huffman's Law: Hair Preservation During Chemotherapy
This law requires health insurance plans in West Virginia to cover devices that cool the scalp to help prevent hair loss during cancer chemotherapy.
HB4169Enacted
Rules for Regaining Firearm Rights After Mental Health Issues
This law sets new rules and professional requirements for people in West Virginia who want to ask a circuit court to restore their right to own firearms after being banned due to mental health reasons.
FirearmsLabor
HB4176Enacted
Changes to Deer Hunting Rules for Youth and Senior Hunters
This law clarifies that senior hunters with Class XS licenses cannot participate in special youth deer seasons.
HB4196Enacted
Offering Long-Acting Birth Control at Methadone and Suboxone Clinics
This law requires medication-assisted treatment programs in West Virginia to offer long-acting reversible contraception to patients receiving methadone or suboxone.
Healthcare
HB4215Enacted
West Virginia Department of Health Rules Bundle
This enacted bill authorizes the West Virginia Department of Health, Office of Inspector General, and Department of Health Facilities to create or change rules on topics including water wells, lead abatement, emergency medical services, clinical labs, nursing homes, assisted living, syringe service programs, behavioral health centers, diabetes education, partner therapy for diseases, fees, funding distribution, and patient rights.
EducationHealthcareLabor
HB4245Enacted
HB 4245: Authorizing Revenue Agencies to Create Rules
This law gives specific agencies within the West Virginia Department of Revenue permission to create official rules about taxes, insurance, alcohol sales, financial services, and gambling.
EducationEnergyLaborTaxes
HB4265Enacted
Law Allowing Agencies to Create Rules on Dog Tags, Food Standards, and Professional Licenses
This law gives the Department of Agriculture and various state boards the power to write new rules about dog registration tags, food standards like apples and milk, hemp products, and professional licensing requirements.
AgricultureCrimeEducationHealthcare
HB4335Enacted
New Rules for Medicaid Provider Enrollment and Credentialing
This law sets strict time limits for processing Medicaid provider applications, requires a single standard form for all managed care organizations, and mandates that all submissions be done electronically.
HB4345Enacted
Law to Keep Missing Persons Records and Evidence Safe
This law requires West Virginia police agencies to permanently keep records and evidence for missing persons cases that are not solved after one year.
Crime
HB4364Enacted
HB4364: Shared Legal Authority for Juveniles on Military Land
This law allows the state and federal governments to share legal authority over juvenile cases that happen on military land in West Virginia.
ChildrenEducation
HB4366Enacted
Using Military Orders for Court Protection
This law allows West Virginia courts to treat active military safety orders as strong proof of danger when deciding on temporary emergency protective orders.
Firearms
HB4404Enacted
Increase Allowance for Fire Company Training and Supplies
This law raises the yearly spending limit on educational, training supplies, and fire prevention materials for volunteer and part-volunteer fire companies from $500 to $5,000.
HB4415Enacted
New Law Against Smuggling Items into Federal Prisons
This law makes it a crime to try to smuggle banned items like phones or weapons into federal prisons in West Virginia and sets penalties for people who do so.
ChildrenCrimeFirearms
HB4416Enacted
Classifying Forestry Equipment for Levy Purposes
This law classifies certain forestry equipment used by producers as Class I property and exempts the sale of this equipment from consumers sales and service tax.
AgricultureTaxes
HB4418Enacted
The Tax Efficiency Act of 2026
This law creates a new electronic system to help local governments collect taxes from businesses.
Taxes
HB4425Enacted
Repeal of Transfer Student Athletic Eligibility Rule
This law removes the rule that allowed students to transfer between schools without losing their athletic eligibility.
Education
HB4433Enacted
Prohibiting Human Smuggling and Trafficking
Prohibiting Human Smuggling and Trafficking
Healthcare
HB4437Enacted
Free Gold Star Vehicle Registration for Parents
This law lets parents of fallen service members get one free vehicle registration plate in West Virginia.
HB4463Enacted
Changes to Rules for Sanitarians
This law updates how people become licensed or certified as sanitarians by allowing online training, changing degree rules, and setting new time limits.
Education
HB4464Enacted
West Virginia Law on Preventing Damage to Underground Facilities
This law creates a new board and sets rules to prevent damage to underground pipes, wires, and cables during digging or demolition work.
AgricultureBudgetEnergy
HB4474Enacted
Extending the Sunset Date for West Virginia's Alzheimer's Advisory Council
This law extends the expiration date of the state council that advises on care and services for people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
ElectionsHealthcareLabor
HB4483Enacted
West Virginia Funeral Service License Rules Update
This law updates how West Virginia licenses funeral directors by setting new education requirements for apprentices and creating a special license type for older workers.
EducationLabor
HB4484Enacted
HB4484: New Rules for Selling and Leasing County Property
This law gives county commissions more ways to sell or lease their property, including using competitive bids or selling directly to private buyers under specific price rules.
Taxes
HB4538Enacted
Higher Fines for Traffic Violations in Work Zones with Workers Present
This law increases fines and adds jail time options for drivers who break traffic rules or speed in construction zones when workers are on the site.
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