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HB4188 • 2026
Provide tax credit incentive to businesses and individuals that donate to pregnancy/birth centers
This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.
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To House Finance
Introduced in House
To Finance
Filed for introduction
Provide tax credit incentive to businesses and individuals that donate to pregnancy/birth centers
HB 4188 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 4188 History | Email Key: Green = existing Code. Red = new code to be enacted WEST virginia legislature 2026 regular session FISCAL NOTE FISCAL NOTE Introduced House Bill 4188 By Delegates Crouse and Drennan [Introduced January 14, 2026; referred to the Committee on Finance] A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §16-2E-6, relating to the creation of a tax credit for companies who donate to pregnancy and birthing centers in this state. Be it enacted by the Legislature of West Virginia: ARTICLE 2E. BIRTHING CENTERS. §16-2E-6. Creation of the tax credit for businesses who donate to birthing centers. (a) An eligible company may apply for, and the Tax Commissioner shall allow a nonrefundable tax credit equivalent to the amount of any donation to a birthing center or pregnancy center in this state. (b) In order for any eligible company to claim a tax credit under this section, the company must provide proof of the contribution to the birthing center or pregnancy center. (c) The Tax Commissioner shall be responsible for the implementation of this tax credit. NOTE: The purpose of this bill is to create a tax credit for companies who donate to pregnancy and birthing centers in this state. 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: