2026 Regular Session·2,958 bills·Adjourned March 14, 2026
Track legislation moving through West Virginia. Browse 2,958 bills and resolutions during the 2026 Regular Session, each with a plain-language summary, current status from introduction to enactment, sponsors, and voting history.
The purpose of this bill is to permit service upon tenants for eviction proceedings to be accomplished by publication or by posting the notice conspicuously on the premises if the tenant will not accept service of process in person.
The purpose of this bill is to permit service upon tenants for eviction proceedings to be accomplished by publication or by posting the notice conspicuously on the premises if the tenant will not accept service of process in person.
The purpose of this bill is to create a Domestic Violence Registry for offenders with at least two qualifying convictions.
The purpose of this bill is to create a Domestic Violence Registry for offenders with at least two qualifying convictions.
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit pedestrians from standing in roadways or right of ways.
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit pedestrians from standing in roadways or right of ways.
The purpose of this bill is to raise the cost-of-living increase from the first $15,000 to the first $30,000 for supplemental pension benefits for certain municipal employees.
The purpose of this bill is to raise the cost-of-living increase from the first $15,000 to the first $30,000 for supplemental pension benefits for certain municipal employees.
The purpose of this bill is to provide that a candidate's filing fee is not generally refundable, even if the candidate withdraws from the race or does not make it onto the ballot.
The purpose of this bill is to provide that a candidate's filing fee is not generally refundable, even if the candidate withdraws from the race or does not make it onto the ballot.
The purpose of this bill is to provide for removal or cutting of trees on state owned or leased property or rights-of-way threatening structures on private property.
The purpose of this bill is to provide for removal or cutting of trees on state owned or leased property or rights-of-way threatening structures on private property.
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit activities connected with sexual abuse of an animal; establish criminal penalties; provide for forfeiture of animals, payment of associated costs, and restrictions on owning animals upon conviction.
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit activities connected with sexual abuse of an animal; establish criminal penalties; provide for forfeiture of animals, payment of associated costs, and restrictions on owning animals upon conviction.
The purpose of this bill relates to the regulatory classification of bars, taverns, and restaurants; commercial wastewater standards; and septic system oversight.
The purpose of this bill relates to the regulatory classification of bars, taverns, and restaurants; commercial wastewater standards; and septic system oversight.
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit activities connected with sexual abuse of an animal; establish criminal penalties; provide for forfeiture of animals, payment of associated costs, and restrictions on owning animals upon conviction.
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit activities connected with sexual abuse of an animal; establish criminal penalties; provide for forfeiture of animals, payment of associated costs, and restrictions on owning animals upon conviction.
The purpose of this bill is to allow those persons 18-20 years of age to be permitted to carry a deadly weapon as those persons 21 and over are currently permitted to do.
The purpose of this bill is to allow those persons 18-20 years of age to be permitted to carry a deadly weapon as those persons 21 and over are currently permitted to do.
The purpose of this bill is to require collection agencies to notify debtors of wage garnishments 30 days prior to that action by certified mail.
The purpose of this bill is to require collection agencies to notify debtors of wage garnishments 30 days prior to that action by certified mail.
The purpose of this bill is to require habilitative speech therapy as a treatment for stuttering insurance coverage.
The purpose of this bill is to require habilitative speech therapy as a treatment for stuttering insurance coverage.
The purpose of this bill is to provide for the creation of an operational sinking fund for impact fees.
The purpose of this bill is to provide for the creation of an operational sinking fund for impact fees.
The purpose of this bill is to provide insurance coverage for laser hair removal.
The purpose of this bill is to provide insurance coverage for laser hair removal.
The purpose of this bill is to improve patient safety in the medical cannabis program by authorizing permitted, regulated medical cannabis processors to manufacture medical cannabis in edible form for dispensing to certified patients in the state; to specify certain requirements applicable to medical cannabis dispensed in edible form; and to require information relating to the dispensing of medical cannabis be input into the controlled substance monitoring database.
The purpose of this bill is to improve patient safety in the medical cannabis program by authorizing permitted, regulated medical cannabis processors to manufacture medical cannabis in edible form for dispensing to certified patients in the state; to specify certain requirements applicable to medical cannabis dispensed in edible form; and to require information relating to the dispensing of medical cannabis be input into the controlled substance monitoring database.
The purpose of this bill is to revise the statute to authorize the West Virginia Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management ("WVDHSEM") to run background checks on persons applying to be a Statewide Interoperable Radio Network ("SIRN") Radio Programmer and on persons seeking approval to work in SIRN network facilities and to explain the requirements of submitting to the background checks.
The purpose of this bill is to revise the statute to authorize the West Virginia Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management ("WVDHSEM") to run background checks on persons applying to be a Statewide Interoperable Radio Network ("SIRN") Radio Programmer and on persons seeking approval to work in SIRN network facilities and to explain the requirements of submitting to the background checks.
The purpose of this bill is to allow the Secretary of State to charge a fee of up to $5 plus any amount passed on by a financial institution for any returned or dishonored check, money order, or draft. This fee covers the administrative costs for handling the returned item. The bill allows the Secretary of State discretion to waive late fees under certain circumstances. The bill provides that the Secretary of State shall design and provide a veteran-owned logotype.
The purpose of this bill is to allow the Secretary of State to charge a fee of up to $5 plus any amount passed on by a financial institution for any returned or dishonored check, money order, or draft. This fee covers the administrative costs for handling the returned item. The bill allows the Secretary of State discretion to waive late fees under certain circumstances. The bill provides that the Secretary of State shall design and provide a veteran-owned logotype.
The purpose of this bill is to provide for a tenant's right to contact emergency services, leave a lease due to violence or threats of violence, and to ensure tenant privacy from landlords.
The purpose of this bill is to provide for a tenant's right to contact emergency services, leave a lease due to violence or threats of violence, and to ensure tenant privacy from landlords.
The purpose of this bill is to authorize two or more charitable or public service organizations to hold a joint raffle occasion.
The purpose of this bill is to authorize two or more charitable or public service organizations to hold a joint raffle occasion.
The purpose of this bill is to clarify the definition of an antique firearm.
The purpose of this bill is to clarify the definition of an antique firearm.
The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add new items of appropriation in the aforesaid accounts for the designated spending units for expenditure during the fiscal year 2026.
The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to add new items of appropriation in the aforesaid accounts for the designated spending units for expenditure during the fiscal year 2026.
The purpose of this bill is to create the Second Amendment Preservation Act. The bill states a short title; provides legislative findings; prohibits regulation of intrastate firearm sales and transfers; provides for civil and criminal penalties; authorizes Attorney General to defend and prosecute; and addresses sovereign immunity.
The purpose of this bill is to create the Second Amendment Preservation Act. The bill states a short title; provides legislative findings; prohibits regulation of intrastate firearm sales and transfers; provides for civil and criminal penalties; authorizes Attorney General to defend and prosecute; and addresses sovereign immunity.
The purpose of this bill is to provide a medically supervised, community based option for older adults and adults with disabilities who require daytime medical oversight and support but do not meet criteria for institutional placement.
The purpose of this bill is to provide a medically supervised, community based option for older adults and adults with disabilities who require daytime medical oversight and support but do not meet criteria for institutional placement.
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit unsolicited robocalls for sales and charity donations.
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit unsolicited robocalls for sales and charity donations.
The purpose of this bill is to clarify the definition of electioneering; describe certain prohibited electioneering information or activity; exempt from the definition of "electioneering" certain activity and materials; permit certain persons to enforce election laws and maintain law and order inside the prohibited zone; and permit certain persons to seek assistance from a law-enforcement officer.
The purpose of this bill is to clarify the definition of electioneering; describe certain prohibited electioneering information or activity; exempt from the definition of "electioneering" certain activity and materials; permit certain persons to enforce election laws and maintain law and order inside the prohibited zone; and permit certain persons to seek assistance from a law-enforcement officer.
