HB 4879 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

To revise and update all provisions of state code relating to the West Virginia State Guard

This bill revises West Virginia's legal framework for the State Guard, establishing a formal structure to operate alongside the National Guard. It requires the Governor to create five regional regiments by September 2026, each with headquarters, battalions, medical units, and engineering teams staffed by volunteers aged 16+ (open to all genders). Members must complete 12 hours of monthly training, including at least one 8-hour block, with coordination allowed with local emergency services. Funding will be managed through a dedicated annual budget line item, with unused funds carrying over to future fiscal years.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 28, 2026 Last action Jan 28, 2026
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Jan 28, 2026
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