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HB4074 • 2026
Relating to establishing a pilot program to develop a childcare program where the state, employer, and employee, contribute one-third of the total cost each
Relating to establishing a pilot program to develop a childcare program where the state, employer, and employee, contribute one-third of the total cost each
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Bill History
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2026-01-14
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To House Health and Human Resources
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2026-01-14
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Introduced in House
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2026-01-14
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To Health and Human Resources then Finance
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2026-01-14
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Filed for introduction
Official Summary Text
Relating to establishing a pilot program to develop a childcare program where the state, employer, and employee, contribute one-third of the total cost each
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HB 4074 Text skip navigation SENATE PRESIDENT SENATORS COMMITTEES VIDEO/AUDIO DISTRICT MAPS SENATE CLERK SENATE RULES HOUSE SPEAKER DELEGATES COMMITTEES VIDEO/AUDIO DISTRICT MAPS HOUSE CLERK HOUSE RULES HOUSE STAFF JOINT INTERIM COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE ADMINISTRATOR LEGISLATIVE SERVICES DIVISION PUBLIC INFORMATION LEGISLATIVE AUTOMATED SYSTEMS DIVISION LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR'S OFFICE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION & RESEARCH DIVISION POST AUDIT DIVISION BUDGET DIVISION REGULATORY AND FISCAL AFFAIRS DIVISION CLAIMS COMMISSION CRIME VICTIMS RULE-MAKING REVIEW SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS JUDICIAL COMP. COMMISSION JOINT RULES STAFF INFO BILL STATUS BILL STATUS BILL TRACKING STATE LAW WEST VIRGINIA CODE ACTS OF THE LEGISLATURE CODE OF 1931 WV CONSTITUTION US CONSTITUTION REPORTS AGENCY REPORTS AGENCY GRANT AWARDS PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS POST AUDITS EDUCATIONAL CITIZEN’S GUIDE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM PAGE PROGRAM PUBLICATIONS PHOTO GALLERY CAPITOL HISTORY HOW A BILL BECOMES LAW CONTACT SENATE ROSTER HOUSE ROSTER PUBLIC INFO. NEWS RELEASES HELPFUL LINKS Introduced Version House Bill 4074 History | Email Key: Green = existing Code. Red = new code to be enacted WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE 2026 REGULAR SESSION FISCAL NOTE Introduced House Bill 4074 By Delegates Crouse, Drennan, and Young [Introduced January 14, 2026; referred to the Committee on Health and Human Resources then Finance] A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §9-5-34, relating to establishing a pilot program to develop a childcare program where the state, employer, and employee, contribute one-third of the total cost each. Be it enacted by the Legislature of West Virginia: ARTICLE 5. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. §9-5-34. Tri-Share pilot program for expansion of childcare services to employees. (a) The Legislature finds and declares that a Tri-Share pilot program which allows participating employers, employees, and the state to share equal responsibility for childcare of dependent children from birth to 17 years of age by each contributing one-third of the total cost, will assist parents and caretakers to participate in the workforce or access training that can advance their degrees. (b) The Department of Human Services shall develop and implement a three-year Tri-Share pilot program during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, testing the feasibility of participating employers and the access to employees to high-quality, affordable childcare. The Tri-Share pilot program shall consist of three urban and two rural counties. (c) Eligibility for the Tri-Share pilot program shall consist of employees of participating employers whose household income is between 150 – 250 percent of the Federal Poverty Level and who are not eligible for childcare subsidy. (d) The Department of Human Services shall establish guidelines to implement the Tri-Share pilot program and technical assistance shall be included in the Tri-Share pilot program. The Department of Human Services may contract with existing training programs or other qualified providers with experience relevant to Tri-Share pilot program participants for such technical assistance. (e) Upon completion of the Tri-Share pilot program, if it is determined that the project was effective in achieving the objective of assisting employees with improving the stability, affordability, access, and quality of childcare, the Department of Human Services may implement a similar statewide program for participating employers and qualified employees. (f) The Department of Human Services shall report to the Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resources Accountability each year on the participation of employer and employees, the availability of childcare facilities, the costs of childcare facilities, and to the extent practicable, the impact the Tri-Share pilot program has had on the community in assisting parents and caretakers to participate in the workforce or access training that can advance their degrees. Following successful completion of the Tri-Share pilot program, effectiveness of the Tri-Share pilot program shall be evaluated by the Department of Human Services in consultation with the Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resources Accountability. NOTE: The purpose of this bill is to improve the affordability, access, and quality of childcare by reducing the cost to the parent or caretaker. Strike-throughs indicate language that would be stricken from a heading or the present law and underscoring indicates new language that would be added. Bill Status | Bill Tracking | Legacy WV Code | Bulletin Board | District Maps | Senate Roster | House Roster | Live | Blog | Jobs | Links | Home This Web site is maintained by the West Virginia Legislature's Office of Reference & Information. | Terms of Use | Webmaster | © 2026 West Virginia Legislature ** Print On Demand Name: Email: Phone: