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 authorizing the Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to mail-order and non-resident pharmacies.

The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to mail-order and non-resident pharmacies.This section is new; therefore,

Allow removal of complaints from HRC to Circuit Court

The purpose of this bill is to permit removal of matters before the Human Rights Commission to the circuit court.

Establishing WV Coal Marketing Program

The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Coal Marketing Program. The bill provides for the purpose of the program. The bill creates funding for the program and empowers the Governor to report on the program to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance. The bill provides for rules. Finally, the bill provides for an effective date.

Department of Commerce rule relating to certification of microgrid district or certification as high impact data center

The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Commerce to promulgate a legislative rule relating to certification of a microgrid district or certification as a high impact data center.This section is new; therefore,

Relating to authorizing the Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board of Examiners to promulgate a legislative rule relating to continuing education.

The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board of Examiners to promulgate a legislative rule relating to continuing education.This section is new; therefore,

Prohibiting institutions of higher education and affiliate organizations from accepting gifts partnerships, or other funding relationships from foreign adversaries.

The purpose of this bill relates to prohibiting institutions of higher education and affiliate organizations from accepting gifts, grants, contracts, research sponsorships, partnerships, or other funding relationships from foreign adversaries. The bill provides legislative findings. The bill defines terms. The bill establishes reporting and enforcement mechanisms. The bill prohibits Confucius Institutes and other adversary-affiliated programs. The bill authorizes additional adversary designations. The bill sets July 1, 2026, as the effective date.

Relating to authorizing the Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to grades and standards for apples.

The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to grades and standards for apples.This section is new; therefore,

Repealing personal income tax and corporate net income tax

The purpose of this bill is to repeal the personal income tax and the corporate net income tax.

Relating to authorizing the Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to public markets.

The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to public markets.

Relating to authorizing the Contractor Licensing Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to West Virginia Contractor Licensing Act.

The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Contractor Licensing Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to West Virginia Contractor Licensing Act.This section is new; therefore,

Prohibiting the termination of employment of an employee who defends themselves from an attack inside workplace

The purpose of this bill is to protect workers who defend themselves or others from an attack from another from termination of employment.

Relating to authorizing the Board of Examiners in Counseling to promulgate a legislative rule relating to licensing.

The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Examiners in Counseling to promulgate a legislative rule relating to licensing.This section is new; therefore,

Relating to authorizing the Board of Physical Therapy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to general provisions for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.

The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Physical Therapy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to general provisions for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant.This section is new; therefore,

Relating to the process for involuntary hospitalization

The purpose of this bill is to clarify who may order involuntary hospitalizations and when mental hygiene petitions may be filed after involuntary treatment.

Relating to authorizing the Board of Osteopathic Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to emergency temporary permits to practice during States of Emergency or States of Preparedness.

The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Osteopathic Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to emergency temporary permits to practice during States of Emergency or States of Preparedness.This section is new; therefore,

Relating to strategic and critical resources, state preemption of local regulation, and foreign ownership and restricted commerce entities

The purpose of this bill is to promote the development and availability of strategic and critical resources through uniform statewide regulation, to reserve regulatory authority to the state and federal governments, and to preempt local regulation except as expressly provided.

Increasing tax on vapes and e-cigarettes

The purpose of this bill is to increase the tax on e-cigarette liquid and direct that these taxes be used to fund PEIA.

Allowing certain Teachers Retirement System members to exchange unused leave for monetary compensation

The purpose of this bill is to combat absenteeism among educators by providing a cash bonus in exchange for unused days of personal leave.

Relating to authorizing the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to qualifications, training, examination, and certification of instructors in barbering, hair styling, nail technology, aesthetics, waxing, and cosmetology.

The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to qualifications, training, examination, and certification of instructors in barbering, hair styling, nail technology, aesthetics, waxing, and cosmetology.This section is new; therefore,

Relating to authorizing the Public Service Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the occupancy of customer-provided conduit.

The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Public Service Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the occupancy of customer-provided conduit.

Relating to authorizing the Board of Osteopathic Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to licensing procedures for osteopathic physicians.

The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Osteopathic Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to licensing procedures for osteopathic physicians.

Relating to clarifying secondary sources are not the law and public policy of West Virginia in certain instances

The purpose of this bill is to clarify that secondary sources are not the law and public policy of West Virginia in certain instances; and permitting the use of certified questions on issues of first impression in certain circumstances.

Relating to authorizing the Board of Landscape Architects to promulgate a legislative rule application for waiver of initial licensing fees for certain individuals.

The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Landscape Architects to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the application for waiver of initial licensing fees for certain individuals.

Relating to authorizing the Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to inspections.

The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to inspections.This section is new; therefore,

Relating to authorizing the Board of Occupational Therapy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to continuing education and competence.

The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Occupational Therapy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to continuing education and competence.This section is new; therefore,

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