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in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Jan 22, 2026

HB 4763: Relating generally to “Flagger Ahead” signs and flaggers on public roads in the State of West Virginia.

HB 4763 requires road construction crews to remove "Flagger Ahead" signs within 30 minutes after flaggers stop working on public roads in West Virginia. It directly affects contractors and road crews who use these signs during work zones. The bill imposes escalating fines for violations: $50 for a first offense (covering court costs), $200 for a second, and $500 plus permit revocation for a third. The law takes effect on July 1, 2026.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires prompt removal of work zone signs to enhance road safety, directly improving transportation infrastructure safety standards.92% confidence
Chuck Sheedy (R)
in committee · West Virginia · Senate Jan 22, 2026

SB 284: WV State Police rule relating to WV State Police Career Progression System

SB 284 authorizes the West Virginia State Police to implement a career progression system rule that was revised to address legislative committee feedback. The rule, resubmitted to the State Register in September 2025, establishes clear standards for officer promotions and pay increases within the department. This bill directly affects all West Virginia State Police officers by formalizing their career advancement pathways under state law.
Patricia Rucker (R)
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Jan 22, 2026

HB 4747: Creating the Certified Professional Midwife Licensing and Regulation Act

HB 4747 creates West Virginia's first licensing system for certified professional midwives (CPMs), directly affecting midwives seeking to practice in the state. The bill establishes requirements including holding a valid NARM certification, completing NARM-approved education, and paying application fees (max $100). It mandates ongoing renewal with current NARM certification and participation in perinatal outcome data reporting, while outlining specific processes for license reinstatement after lapses or disciplinary actions. This legislation formalizes CPM practice under state regulation, aligning with national NARM standards rather than expanding midwifery scope.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates first licensing system for midwives, enabling legal practice and improving access to midwifery healthcare services per bill's purpose.92% confidence
Kayla Young (D)
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Jan 22, 2026

HB 4589: Clarifying that the time limitations provided for filing occupational pneumoconiosis claims do not apply or otherwise limit the ability of a claimant to obtain an evaluation from the Occupational Pneumoconiosis Board

HB 4589 clarifies that time limits for filing occupational pneumoconiosis claims do not restrict when workers can seek medical evaluations from the Occupational Pneumoconiosis Board. It directly affects coal miners and others diagnosed with pneumoconiosis (like black lung disease) who need to obtain board evaluations to pursue compensation. The bill explicitly states that standard claim filing deadlines (three years for diagnosis or exposure) do not apply to the evaluation process itself. This ensures claimants can access necessary medical assessments without being barred by the usual time limits for submitting formal claims.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves time limits preventing access to medical evaluations for black lung disease patients, improving healthcare access and protecting patient rights.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRemoves time barriers for medical evaluations, enabling coal miners with pneumoconiosis to pursue compensation without being restricted by standard claim deadlines.95% confidence
Josh Holstein (R) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Jan 22, 2026

HB 4727: To provide a 25% pay increase for state teachers (all salary scales)

HB 4727 would increase all state teacher salaries in West Virginia by 25% across every salary scale and experience level, effective for the 2024-2025 school year. It directly affects all public school teachers paid under the state minimum salary schedule, including those with varying certifications (like A.B., M.A., or special education) and years of experience. The bill amends the existing salary schedule by adding 25% to every base salary figure shown in the table, such as raising a 0-year experience 4th Class teacher's salary from $39,057 to approximately $48,821. This is a direct pay increase applied uniformly to all teacher classifications without changing certification requirements or adding new benefit categories.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases state budget allocation for teacher salaries by 25%, directly funding public education services under fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly increases state teacher salaries by 25% across all experience levels and certifications, directly supporting educator compensation and funding for K-12 schools.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentDirectly increases state teachers' salaries by 25%, advancing wage standards for public education workers under Labor & Employment policies.95% confidence
Elliott Pritt (R) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Jan 22, 2026

HB 4750: Clarifying where convicted sex offenders may reside.

HB 4750 prohibits registered sex offenders in West Virginia from living within 3,000 feet of schools (public or private elementary/secondary), childcare facilities, residential child-care agencies, children's group homes, or recreational areas used by children under 18. The bill directly affects all sex offenders required to register under West Virginia law. Exceptions include offenders in correctional facilities within the restricted zone, those under specific court commitments, or minors under guardianship. The law aims to create physical separation between sex offenders and vulnerable youth facilities while acknowledging certain institutional settings.
Mike Hite (R) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Jan 21, 2026

HB 4671: Relating to illegal immigrants

HB 4671 requires West Virginia law enforcement to immediately transfer individuals determined to be in the country without legal immigration status to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for deportation. For a second offense (if the same person is again found without legal status), the bill classifies it as a felony, mandating 3 to 5 years in state prison before deportation. The bill also prohibits state and local law enforcement from interfering with this process or overriding federal immigration policy. It directly affects individuals without legal immigration status who are apprehended by law enforcement in the state.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill classifies second immigration violation as felony with 3-5 year mandatory sentence, expanding criminalization and increasing penalties per criminal justice indicators.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates immediate ICE transfers for deportation, classifies second offense as felony with prison time, and prohibits state interference, increasing enforcement against undocumented immigrants.95% confidence
Chris Anders (R) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Jan 21, 2026

HB 4711: Accessory dwelling units

HB 4711 requires West Virginia municipalities to permit accessory dwelling units (ADUs) - like backyard cottages or converted garages - on single-family residential lots "by right," meaning without special permits, hearings, or variances. It prohibits municipalities from imposing restrictions such as extra parking requirements, design matching rules, occupancy mandates, impact fees, or stricter building standards for ADUs than for primary homes. The bill directly affects homeowners seeking to create ADUs and municipalities, which must revise zoning rules by January 1, 2027, to comply. It allows municipalities to charge a $250 one-time application fee but does not override building or safety codes. The law aims to increase housing options by simplifying ADU creation.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPermits ADUs without barriers, increasing housing supply and affordability by allowing secondary units on single-family lots, directly advancing housing development.95% confidence
Josh Holstein (R) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 557: Requiring Child Protective Services workers to wear body-worn cameras

SB 557 requires Child Protective Services (CPS) workers in West Virginia to attempt wearing body cameras during investigations of child abuse or neglect reports. Workers must obtain consent from the person being investigated before using cameras and may skip camera use only if it compromises a child’s privacy or hinders the investigation (with documentation required). All audio and video recordings must be stored as confidential case records for the duration of the open case. The bill directly affects CPS workers conducting investigations, aiming to increase transparency while maintaining confidentiality standards for child welfare cases.
Laura Chapman (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Jan 21, 2026

HB 4627: Mandate free cancer screenings for professional firefighters.

HB 4627 requires health insurance plans and self-insured employer health plans in West Virginia to cover preventive cancer screenings for professional firefighters without cost-sharing (such as copays or deductibles), except in high-deductible health plans where standard deductibles apply. The bill applies to all firefighters employed by state, county, or municipal entities and mandates coverage based on the International Association of Fire Fighters' current screening guidelines. This ensures firefighters can access regular cancer screenings at no additional cost, promoting early detection and health monitoring for this occupational group.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates no-cost cancer screenings for firefighters via insurance coverage, expanding access to preventive healthcare under public safety health protections.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates free cancer screenings for firefighters (high-risk occupation), improving workplace safety and protecting workers' health without cost-sharing per IAF firefighters guidelines.95% confidence
Gary Howell (R) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Jan 21, 2026

HB 4708: Clarifying how substitute teachers may serve for extended periods.

HB 4708 clarifies conditions for substitute teachers serving extended periods in West Virginia schools. It allows substitutes assigned to the same classroom for over half a grading period to remain until the grading period ends, provided the principal certifies the regular teacher has prepared them or is returning. The bill also creates a process for counties to hire retired teachers as substitutes in critical shortage areas without affecting retirement benefits (unless they start working in the same fiscal year they retired, in which case they lose annuity reserve benefits for that year). Additionally, all long-term substitutes must receive training on IEP and 504 plans upon hiring.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationClarifies substitute teacher policies to address staffing shortages, allowing extended assignments and hiring retired teachers without affecting benefits - supports school stability and educator availability in K-12.85% confidence
Josh Holstein (R) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · West Virginia · House of Delegates Jan 21, 2026

HB 4655: Expand the grade level for Laken’s Law

HB 4655 expands West Virginia's Laken's Law to require annual substance abuse education about fentanyl, heroin, and opioids for students in grades 3-12, instead of the current 6-12 range. The bill mandates that all public schools teach five specific topics annually, including awareness of opioids, use of opioid reversal agents, prevention of addiction, community resources, and health education on youth substance use. This expansion would take effect for grades 3-5 starting in the 2026-2027 school year, while the existing grades 6-12 requirement continues. The law directly affects all public school students in these grade levels through mandated classroom instruction.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands mandatory substance abuse curriculum to grades 3-12, enhancing student health education programs through required annual instruction on opioid prevention and resources.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates annual substance abuse education on opioids and reversal agents in schools, directly supporting public health prevention efforts to reduce addiction and improve youth health outcomes.90% confidence
Jeff Stephens (R) · 4 co-sponsors
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