HB4769

Creating plans to protect West Virginia from major crises

Introduced·1/23/26

West Virginia HB4769 mandates the Governor to develop comprehensive crisis preparedness plans for existential threats.

West Virginia HB4769 requires the Governor to establish crisis preparedness plans for major threats, including nuclear war, energy grid disruptions, cyber-attacks, invasion, and insurrection. These plans must include preventative measures, mitigation, immediate response, remediation, and recovery. The Department of Homeland Security will brief the Interim Joint Standing Committee on Government Organization on these plans by August 31, 2026, with final plans due by November 30, 2026. Annual updates are required by June of each year.

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Where it stands

Current
Government Organization Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Feb 10

2:00 PM

Subcommittee on Government Administration Meeting

Feb 10

2:00 PM

House Government Administration Subcommittee Meeting

History

Feb 11

House

To House Government Organization

Jan 23

House

Filed for introduction

Jan 23

House

To Government Organization