West Virginia

2026 Regular Session·2,946 bills·Adjourned March 14, 2026

Track legislation moving through West Virginia. Browse 2,946 bills and resolutions during the 2026 Regular Session, each with a plain-language summary, current status from introduction to enactment, sponsors, and voting history.

Bills

Relating to cruelty to animals

The purpose of this bill is to amend the statute relating to cruelty to animals. The bill provides definitions of "food", "water", "shelter", and "treatment". It provides specifics for tethering an animal. The bill includes for seizure of an animal for violations in addition to increasing criminal penalties. Finally, the bill provides that a person in violation of this statute for a second time shall be added to a state-wide, publicly available, do not adopt or sell registry.

To provide amendments to the Build WV Act

The purpose of this bill is to replace the Build WV project cost with a cap on new tax credit liability. The bill clarifies that the cost cap applies only to new project approvals; allows credit for smaller projects in rural areas; requires periodic review and adjustment to reflect demand and usage; and establishes a Build WV credit reserve fund adjusted annually.

To create the West Virginia Cares Fund

The purpose of this bill is to provide for the creation of the West Virginia CARES Fund.

To allow for the practice of naturopathic medicine in this state.

The purpose of this bill is to permit the practice of naturopathic medicine, and providing for conditions.

Display of National motto and Ten Commandments

The purpose of this bill is to require the governing authority of any public property, public buildings and any building, designed, constructed and maintained with public funds from the state, a county or a municipality, if funds are available in certain circumstances, prominently display on the property or building, the American national motto, "In God We Trust." And the Ten Commandments.

Relating to Teleheatlh

The purpose of this bill is to remove in person requirements prior to initial telemedicine services and set out the appropriate jurisdiction for documentation and confidentiality requirements.

Prohibiting use of a person’s credit history in certain insurance transactions

The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of a person's credit history in certain insurance transactions.

Ivermectin over the counter

The purpose of this bill is to allow the sale, distribution or possession of ivermectin without a prescription.

Relating to Socially Necessary Services (SNS) Accountability and Streamlining Act

The purpose of this bill relates to Socially Necessary Services (SNS) provider mileage reporting.

Require all American flags offered for retail sale in the State be manufactured in the United States of America.

The purpose of this bill is to require that all American flags sold for retail in the state are made in America.

Relating to establishing a process for the Department of Highways to receive complaints from the public relating to public road hazards

The purpose of this bill is to establish a reporting and monitoring system for dangerous highway conditions and to require the Division of Highways to track, report and address dangerous highway conditions; provides limited liability to the state for acts of negligence; and provides rulemaking authority.

Relating to newborn screening (Dawson’s Law)

The purpose of this bill is to add infantile GM1 gangliosidosis to the list of newborn screening tests.

Relating to the Tobacco Products Excise Tax Act

The purpose of this bill is to amend the Tobacco Products Excise Tax Act; repeal discounts on tax stamps; add a definition of "Electronic smoking device"; increase taxes on tobacco products; provide that 10 percent of the revenue collected be dedicated to the West Virginia Division of Tobacco Prevention; and repeal §11-17-4a and §11-17-4b.

To establish a centralized tax lien registry to improve tax collection efficiency, enhance transparency, support economic development, and reduce administrative burden.

The purpose of this bill is to establish a centralized tax lien registry to improve tax collection efficiency, enhance transparency, support economic development, and reduce administrative burden.

To have retirment benefits of former law enforcement in the PERS to be exempt from state income taxes.

The purpose of this bill is to exempt PERS pensions for local law enforcement officers from state income taxes.

Protecting State Licensing and ID Act

The purpose of this bill is to safeguard state sovereignty and the citizens of the state by protecting non-REAL ID compliant licenses and identification cards.

To provide a pay equity salary adjustment for non-uniformed employees of the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation

The purpose of this bill is to provide a pay equity salary adjustment for non-uniformed employees of the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

To increase state sales tax to 8% and abolish personal income tax.

The purpose of this bill is to raise the consumer sales and use tax to eight percent and repeal all personal income tax in the state.

Closing Parent Education Fund

The purpose of this bill is to close the Parent Education Fund and redirect the remaining balance, certain fees, and civil penalties to the Family Court Fund.

Relating to minimum limits for motor vehicle insurance coverage

The purpose of this bill is to increase minimum liability insurance coverage requirements for motor vehicles.

Allowing firearms on Capitol Complex with exceptions

The purpose of this bill is to change West Virginia code to allow for the carry of a firearm or deadly weapon on the Capitol grounds and surrounding streets and sidewalks that border the capitol complex and the carrying of a firearm in the Capitol Building with certain exceptions.

Relating to hospital facility fee oversight

The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the charging of facility fees, to provide for penalties and to require reporting.

Relating to require county school boards to provide one day in-service training to prepare county employees for annual competency tests.

The purpose of this bill is to require county school boards to provide one day in-service training to prepare county employees for annual competency tests.

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