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 law enforcement warrant for third party information

The purpose of this bill is to require a warrant for the disclosure of certain third-party information.

Including Potomac State College in the definition of community and technical college education program for participation in the “Learn and Earn Program”

The purpose of this bill is to create a program to include Potomac State College of West Virginia as an eligible institution for permanent participation in the "Learn and Earn Program". The bill removes reference to the program being a "pilot" program.

Creating the Katherine Johnson and Dorothy Vaughan Fair Pay Act

The purpose of this bill is to state an employee's right to inquire about wages under the Katherine Johnson and Dorothy Vaughan Fair Pay Act. It requires an employer to provide wage range to applicants; and provides for civil and criminal penalties for violations.

MAHA - Menstrual Labeling Act

The purpose of this bill is to require packaging of menstrual products sold in this state to contain a plain and conspicuous printed list of all ingredients listed in order of predominance. The bill also imposes a civil penalty for violations.

Small Business Investment Grant Fund

The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Small Business Investment Fund.

Authorizing county commissions to increase compensation of elected county officials

The purpose of this bill is to authorize County Commissions to increase the compensation of elected county officials.

Local Government Freedom Act

The purpose of this bill is to provide political subdivisions the authority to hire the lowest responsible bidder enter into project labor agreements.

Requiring warrant for DNR officials or officers to enter onto any private property

The purpose of this bill is to require that a natural resources officer possess landowner consent or a warrant prior to entering private property and providing exceptions.

Relating to wholesale importation of prescription drugs

The purpose of this bill is to establish the Wholesale Prescription Drug Importation Program for the purpose of importing drugs from Canada on behalf of the state. The program will operate in compliance with the federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regulations governing importation of prescription drugs and with approval of the secretary of HHS.

Related to menstrual products in correctional facilities

The purpose of this bill is to require that free feminine hygiene products be provided to female prisoners in all jails, regional jails or state correctional facilities and female juveniles in juvenile detention.

Right to run

The purpose of this resolution is to reestablish eligibility requirements for officers and employees of the state and certain political subdivisions thereof to serve in the Legislature.

Relating to non-uniform DCR pay raises

The purpose of this bill is to provide a 15 percent raise to non-uniformed workers within the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

Establish Food Waste Task Force

The purpose of this bill is to establish the food waste task force.

Permitting audio recording during Child Protective Services investigations

The purpose of this bill is to permit audio recording during Child Protective Services investigations and interactions during visits.

Relating to citizen ballot initiatives

The purpose of this resolution is to provide the right of citizens of this state to propose an amendment to the state constitution through a petition process to cause an amendment to be presented to voters at the next upcoming statewide general election. The petition must have the signatures of at least 10% of the voters of a county of the state to get on the ballot and receive at least 60% of the vote in a state-wide election for approval. The existing process for the Legislature to offer constitutional amendments is preserved.

Prohibiting laws requiring person to receive or use medical products

The purpose of this bill is to ensure that no law may require a person to receive or use a medical product and to ensure that there will be no penalties associated with refusing the medical product or refusing to disclose whether the product has been used or not.

WV Comprehensive Student and Family Support Act

The purpose of this bill is to establish a Comprehensive Student and Family Support program; provide legislative findings and purpose; define terms; designate the West Virginia Department of Education as the lead agency; establish local coordinating teams; create a state fund; authorize rulemaking; require accountability, reporting, and audit; and make an appropriation.

Related to childcare workers

The purpose of this bill is to provide a subsidy for child care services rendered to children of child care program employees.

Authorizing certain motor vehicle manufactures to operate as new car dealers

The purpose of this bill is to authorize certain zero emission motor vehicle manufacturers to operate as new car dealers in West Virginia.

Relating to maternity leave for school employees

The purpose of this bill is to permit pregnant women and mothers of newborn children who are employees of a public school system in this state to utilize the sick leave bank.

Establishing Energy Freedom and Fairness Act

The purpose of this bill is to establish the Energy Freedom and Fairness Act, permitting retail competition for the purchase and sale of electric power for certain non-residential retail customers.

Men’s Equality Act

The purpose of this bill is to create the Men's Equality Act requiring 100 percent coverage under the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance plan for voluntary male sterilization.

Remove sales tax on gun safes and certain firearm safety devices

The purpose of this bill is to exempt sales of tangible personal property to safely store firearms, including, but not limited to, safes and trigger locks from the consumer sales tax.

Relating to restitution payments for the support of a child whose parent or guardian is a victim of intoxication manslaughter

The purpose of this bill is to require restitution payments for child support of a child whose parent or guardian is a victim of a DUI causing death.

Relating to statute of limitations for discrimination

The purpose of this bill is to amend the definition of employer and the number of persons employed to qualify as an employer; and to extend the period of the statute of limitations to file a complaint for an alleged unlawful discriminatory practice under the Human Rights Commission.

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