HB4495

To allow municipalities to regulate sober living housing in the cities

Introduced·1/19/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HB4495 allows municipalities to regulate sober living housing within city limits.

West Virginia HB4495 grants municipalities the authority to regulate sober living housing within city limits. Sober living or recovery residences must apply for permission from the municipality and receive approval before commencing operations. Municipalities can waive or require voluntary certification for these residences and may also require renewals and inspections. This bill aims to ensure that municipalities have control over the establishment and operation of sober living facilities within their jurisdictions.

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Health & Human Resources Committee
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Sponsors

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History

Jan 19

House

Filed for introduction

Jan 19

House

To Health and Human Resources then Judiciary

Jan 19

House

Introduced in House