| WV | HB5086 | Pass | The purpose of this bill is to allow for privileged testimonial communications between a peer support team member and an individual receiving peer support services or advice from the team member.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-04-01
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 |
| WV | HB5168 | Pass | The purpose of this bill is to transfer, after the end of each fiscal year from any remaining and available net profits in the State Lottery Fund, the sum of $12 million to the Emergency Medical Services Salary Enhancement Fund.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-04-01
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 |
| WV | HB4561 | Pass | The purpose of this bill is to clarify a sheriff's authority to hire within their own office.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-14
Approved by Governor 3/19/2026 - House Journal |
| WV | HB4819 | Pass | The purpose of this bill is to modify the use of criminal records in determinations to allow an individual to practice a profession or occupation, by a board, authority, or other agency authorized to issue licenses, certifications, registrations, or ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-14
Approved by Governor 3/27/2026 - Senate Journal |
| WV | SB703 | Pass | The purpose of this bill is to adopt the Interstate Compact on Social Work Licensure.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-14
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal |
| WV | SB723 | Pass | The purpose of this bill is to clarify cooperation between law-enforcement agencies and personnel with states bordering this state.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-14
Approved by Governor 3/27/2026 - Senate Journal |
| WV | HB5182 | Pass | The purpose of this bill relates generally to authorizing security personnel employed by the State Treasurer to carry concealed weapons while performing his or her official duties.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-14
Became law without Governor's signature- House Journal |
| WV | SB583 | Engross
50% | The purpose of this bill is to The purpose of this bill is to create an emeritus physician license for retired physicians. The bill provides that when granted, a license is valid for life, unless revoked by the West Virginia Board of Medicine.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-05
To House Government Organization Committee |
| WV | SB677 | Engross
50% | The purpose of this bill generally relates to professionals to be licensed by the West Virginia Board of Medicine.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-05
To House Government Organization Committee |
| WV | SB956 | Engross
50% | The purpose of this bill is to allow physician assistants to own a practice.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-05
To House Health & Human Resources Committee |
| WV | HB4148 | Engross
50% | The purpose of this bill is to require applicants for real estate salesperson's licenses to submit proof of United States Citizenship.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-04
To Senate Government Organization Committee |
| WV | SB486 | Engross
50% | The purpose of this bill is to add the definition of "Master aesthetician" who is authorized to practice using laser technology, intense pulsed light ("IPL") devices, microneedling, and radiofrequency treatments.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-03
To House Government Organization Committee |
| WV | HB4088 | Pass | The purpose of this bill is to update the provisions governing the education, examination and experience requirements for certified public accountants and to clarify substantial equivalency practice privileges and the issuance of certificates to out-...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-02
Approved by Governor 3/2/2026 - Senate Journal |
| WV | SB580 | Engross
50% | The purpose of this bill is to update the requirements to practice medical imaging or radiation therapy in the state and to update the powers and duties of the Medical Imaging Board.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-27
To House Government Organization Committee |
| WV | HB4591 | Engross
50% | The purpose of this bill is to recognize School Athletic Directors who have achieved a nationally recognized professional certification through the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA).
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-25
To Senate Education Committee |
| WV | SB65 | Engross
50% | The purpose of this bill is to provide that the definition of "contractor" in the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Act does not include persons who perform drywall services.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-23
To House Government Organization Committee |
| WV | HB4989 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill is to establish an early detection cancer screening pilot program for active and retired firefighters.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-23
To House Finance Committee |
| WV | HB5555 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill is to require reporting of sexual abuse, sexual assault, or physical abuse to local or county law enforcement agencies.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-16
IntroduceJudiciary in House |
| WV | HB5616 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill is to clarify years of service experience for service personnel.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-16
To House Education Committee |
| WV | HB5559 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill is to adopt the Interstate Compact on Social Work Licensure.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-16
To House Government Organization Committee |
| WV | HB5489 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill is increase the capacity for residential work by a licensed contractor from $5,000 to $10,000.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-13
To House Government Organization Committee |
| WV | HB5465 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill is to permit persons with master's degrees, regardless of the course of study, to take an examination for admission to practice law in the courts of this state.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-12
To House Judiciary Committee |
| WV | HB5428 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill is to establish a program to provide traumatic event counseling for peace officers, firefighters and 911 dispatchers.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-10
To House Government Organization Committee |
| WV | SB858 | Intro
25% | 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") Ra...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-09
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| WV | HB5073 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill is to transfer seniority with deputy sheriffs who transfer to vacant positions unless they have committed a wrongdoing at the county from where they are transferring.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-03
To House Finance Committee |
| WV | HB4970 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill is to require mandatory drug testing for all classes of employees of county commissions, the state of West Virginia, State Board of Education, and in K through 12 schools.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-01-29
To House Education Committee |
| WV | SB637 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill is to establish a tax credit for physicians who are new graduates and locate in West Virginia to practice medicine for at least six years.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-01-28
To Senate Health and Human Resources Committee |
| WV | HB4902 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill is to provide a pay equity salary adjustment and increase be provided to all employees of the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-01-28
To House Judiciary Committee |
| WV | SB616 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill is to repeal the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Act and terminate the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-01-27
To Senate Government Organization Committee |
| WV | HB4820 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill is to provide that a person who acts voluntarily and without remuneration aid to a victim of an emergent situation may not be liable for civil damages.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-01-26
To House Judiciary Committee |
| WV | HB4806 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill is to raise the salary of Sheriff's to be 10% above the salaries of the county clerk and circuit clerk.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-01-26
To House Government Organization Committee |
| WV | HB4647 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill is to increase the term of office of sheriff from four years to six years.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-01-21
To House Judiciary Committee |
| WV | HB4492 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill is to increase the maximum amount of broker deposits.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-01-20
To House Government Administration Committee |
| WV | SB510 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill is to modify the use of criminal records in determinations to allow an individual to practice a profession or occupation, by a board, authority, or other agency authorized to issue licenses, certifications, registrations, or ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-01-20
To Senate Workforce Committee |
| WV | HB4473 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill is to enumerate the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals capacity to create rules regarding the scope of practice in the state of West Virginia while creating a task force to encourage the West Virginia Supreme Court of App...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-01-19
To House Legal Services Committee |
| WV | SB477 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill is to enable pharmacists to dispense Ivermectin for human use pursuant to a collaborative pharmacy practice agreement and without a prescription, once the FDA approves of it for over-the-counter use.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-01-19
To Senate Health and Human Resources Committee |
| WV | HB4510 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill is to eliminate compulsory COVID-19 vaccinations for participation or employment in any organization that receives state dollars.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-01-19
To House Health & Human Resources Committee |
| WV | SB134 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill is to change the name of the West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy to the "West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training".
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-01-14
To Senate Government Organization Committee |
| WV | SB189 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill is to generally provide for certified professional midwives.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-01-14
To Senate Health and Human Resources Committee |
| WV | HB4123 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill is to provide a pay increase for capitol police and staff.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-01-14
To House Finance Committee |
| WV | HB4182 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill is to clarify that an emergency medical services agency designated by a county commission to provide emergency response through a county emergency dispatch center qualifies as a participating public employer in the Emergency ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-01-14
To House Finance Committee |
| WV | SB18 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill is to protect workers who defend themselves or others from an attack from another from termination of employment.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-01-14
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
