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

Repeal WV Code §56-3-16. Execution of process on Sunday.

The purpose of this bill is to repeal the code prohibiting civil process on Sunday.

Better protect citizens in the event of a car accident with an uninsured motorist

The purpose of this bill is to require the commissioner of Motor Vehicles to develop and implement an electronic insurance verification program; to require the Insurance Commissioner to propose rules necessary to implement requirements of the electronic insurance verification program; and require every person operating a vehicle have insurance.

Eliminating requirement for write-in candidates to register with Secretary of State in order to qualify write-in candidate votes to be counted.

The purpose of this bill is to remove the requirement that write-in candidates file with the Secretary of State before votes for said candidates can be counted.

Relating to authorizing the Office of Miners' Health, Safety, and Training to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the submission and approval of a comprehensive Mine Safety Program for coal mining operations in the state of West Virginia.

The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Office of Miners' Health, Safety, and Training to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the submission and approval of a comprehensive Mine Safety Program for coal mining operations in the state of West Virginia.This section is new; therefore,

Require that a public service district board that represents more than one community have at least one member from each community

The purpose of this bill is to provide that if a public service board represents more than one community, there shall be one member from each such community on the service district board.

Establishing reporting requirements for utilities that are members of a regional transmission organization

The purpose of this bill is to require that each public utility that is a member of a regional transmission organization submit information relating to the utility's or an affiliate's votes at a regional transmission organization meeting.

Relating to oversight of West Virginia Fusion Center

The purpose of this bill is to provide for oversight authority of the West Virginia Fusion Center; to terminate the Joint Oversight Committee as of June 30, 2026; to establish the Fusion Center Joint Oversight Committee to be effective July 1, 2026; to direct the Inspector General to conduct an annual audit of the Fusion Center and to respond to questions from committee; to provide that the President and Speaker may call Fusion Center employees to testify in committee meetings; and to establish that violations of law or policy identified by audit may form basis for disciplinary action for a Fusion Center employee.

To provide a pay increase for the West Virginia Capitol Police and support staff of Capitol police

The purpose of this bill is to provide a pay increase for capitol police and staff.

County Boundary Review Amendment

The purpose of this resolution is to propose a Constitutional Amendment to allow the Legislature to redraw county boundaries and combine counties every 100 years.

Creating felony offense of cruelty to animals

The purpose of this bill relates to cruelty to animals. The bill creates and defines the felony offense of cruelty to animals; modifies and clarifies applicability of the section; defines terms; and creates criminal penalties.

To include all West Virginia correctional classifications in the Natural Resources Officer Pension System.

The purpose of this bill is to include West Virginia correctional classifications in the Natural Resources Officer Retirement System.

Provide volunteer firemen free license plates and vehicle registration

The purpose of this bill is to permit volunteer firefighters with five or more years of service to be eligible for free vehicle registrations and license plates on their personal vehicle.

Repealing section of code authorizing additional registration fees for alternative fuel vehicles

The purpose of this bill is to repeal the section of the West Virginia code relating to additional registration fees for alternative fuel vehicles.

Establishing Public/Private Small Business Enhancement Program

The purpose of this bill is to establish the Public/Private Small Business Enhancement Program to encourage small business development and growth.

Reinstating prevailing wage

The purpose of this bill is to restore prevailing wages for certain government contracts to state law. This bill reinstates the Prevailing Wage Law that was in effect until its repeal in 2016.

Establishing tax on production of electricity from wind and solar sources

The purpose of this bill is to establish a tax on the production of electricity from wind and solar collection for distribution to the counties to be distributed to the volunteer fire departments in that county.

Relating to jurisdiction of PSC

The purpose of this bill is to change the term "solar photovoltaic energy facility" to "an on-site energy facility"; and require power purchase agreements (PPAs) between public entities and customers to contain certain language.

Relating to to authorizing the Governor’s Committee on Crime, Delinquency, and Correction to promulgate a legislative rule relating to law enforcement training and certification standards.

The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Governor's Committee on Crime, Delinquency, and Correction to promulgate a legislative rule relating to law enforcement training and certification standards.This section is new; therefore,

To allow police access to all photo information upon arrest for sex offenders

The purpose of this bill is to require registrant to Sex Offender Registry to provide all online identifiers from internet and mobile application accounts; to permit State Police to inspect mobile phone to verify accuracy of information; and to requiring registrant provide information about All Terrain Vehicles and Utility Terrain Vehicles operated by the registrant.

Prohibiting digital manipulation of sexually explicit content including minors

The purpose of this bill is to create a new criminal offense of manipulating a photograph, image, video clip, movie, or similar recording containing sexually explicit conduct by the insertion thereof of a visual image of an actual minor so as to create the appearance that it is a minor engaged in the sexually explicit conduct.

Creating Vape Regulation and Enforcement Act

The purpose of this bill is to regulate the sale of vape products.

Creating WV Intrastate Energy Use Act

The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Intrastate Energy Use Act, designating which environmental regulation of coal, oil, and natural gas extracted and used within West Virginia is exclusively regulated by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection; legislative authority; and provides definitions related to these energy sources.

Adding grievance and appellate procedures for individuals participating in DMV safety and treatment program

The purpose of this bill is to add grievance and appellate procedures and judicial review for participants in the Division of Motor Vehicles' Safety and Treatment Program. The bill also authorizes the Commissioner of the Division of Motor Vehicles to promulgate rules to add such procedures and review for participants of the safety and treatment program.

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