HB 4985

To increase funding for EMS first responders.

Relating to the requirements of the state’s cyber security program and responsibilities and authority of the state chief information security officer

To add definitions for special plates of Class G Vehicles

To create a West Virginia-Ireland Education Alliance.

E-Verify Safe Harbor Act

Relating to expanding the requirements for integrated resource plans utility companies must file with the Public Service Commission

Relating to Secretary of State annual reports, fees, and veteran-owned business logotypes

Using “A.C.” as name ending for accounting corporation

Providing for biennial reporting instead of annual reporting for business organizations.

Relating to agreements between solid waste motor carriers and commercial customers

Establishing disaster repair and recovery effort tax credit for taxpayers subject to severance and business privilege tax in certain circumstances

Relating to Business Ready Sites Program

Professions and businesses; licensure to engage in trade; provisions

Establish licensing process, contract requirements for PBMs

COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS: Provides relative to the licensing and regulation of virtual currency businesses. (8/1/26)

An Act extending the termination date of the Board of Professional Counselors; extending the termination date of the Board of Marital and Family Therapy; extending the termination date of the Board of Psychologist and Psychological Associate Examiners; extending the termination date of the Real Estate Commission; extending the termination date of the Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers; extending the termination date of the Board of Social Work Examiners; relating to reports on the Board of Psychologist and Psychological Associate Examiners and the Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers; and providing for an effective date.

AN ACT CONCERNING COOPERATIVE CORPORATIONS.

A bill for an act relating to a required course of instruction regarding human trafficking prevention for persons applying for the initial issuance of certain commercial driver’s licenses, and including applicability provisions. (Formerly HSB 697 .) Effective date: 07/01/2026. Applicability date: Conditional.