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There are 133 bill(s) regarding Public Safety

Bill Title Status Committee Step Last Action
SB 2 Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act Pending  Senate Health and Human Resources Committee  01/14/26 
SB 4 Relating to crimes against public justice Signed  Effective Ninety Days from Passage - (June 12, 2026)
SB 13 Relating to DNA data maintained for law-enforcement purposes Pending  Senate Judiciary Committee  01/14/26 
SB 30 Allowing 18 to 20-year-olds to carry concealed weapon without permit Pending  House Judiciary Committee  02/12/26 
SB 37 Clarifying limitations on concealed carry permit Pending  Senate Judiciary Committee  01/14/26 
SB 47 Prohibiting drag shows from being performed in front of minors Pending  Senate Judiciary Committee  01/14/26 
SB 55 Establishing criminal offense for obstructing or hindering home incarceration supervisor or social services worker Pending  House Judiciary Committee  01/29/26 
SB 66 Modifying classes of state of preparedness declared by Governor or Legislature Pending  House Government Organization Committee  01/27/26 
SB 70 Protecting state and local government systems and data from foreign entities Pending  Senate Judiciary Committee  02/06/26 
SB 77 Relating to fire department recruitment and retention Pending  Senate Government Organization Committee  01/14/26 
SB 84 Prohibiting law enforcement from placing surveillance cameras on private property Signed  Effective Ninety Days from Passage - (June 4, 2026)
SB 96 Requiring counties to register automated external defibrillators with Office of Emergency Medical Services Pending  Senate Government Organization Committee  01/14/26 
SB 128 Creating WV Workplace Security Act Pending  Senate Judiciary Committee  01/14/26 
SB 153 Requiring background checks at certain drop-in child care services Pending  Senate Health and Human Resources Committee  01/14/26 
SB 241 Allowing Board of Education to prohibit individuals on sex offender registry from being on school property Pending  Senate Judiciary Committee  01/14/26 
SB 247 Modifying responsibility for reimbursement of training cost of certain law-enforcement employees Pending  Senate Finance Committee  01/14/26 
SB 426 Preventing damage to underground facilities PPI    Committee  03/10/26 
SB 430 Relating generally to State Fire Marshal Pending  Senate Judiciary Committee  01/16/26 
SB 443 Granting municipal fire marshals authority to assist in lawful execution of law-enforcement officer's official duties Pending  House Government Organization Committee  01/30/26 
SB 473 Creating felony offense of using electronic device to threaten violence PPI    Committee  03/12/26 
SB 478 Second Amendment Reaffirmation and Protection Act Pending  House Judiciary Committee  02/13/26 
SB 480 Relating generally to underground facilities damage prevention Pending  Senate Energy, Industry and Mining Committee  01/19/26 
SB 491 WV Volunteer State Defense Guard Act Pending  Senate Military Committee  01/19/26 
SB 530 Relating to Child Abuse and Neglect Investigations Unit Pending  Senate Judiciary Committee  01/20/26 
SB 632 Creating Atmospheric Intervention Oversight and Public Safety Act Pending  Senate Natural Resources Committee  01/27/26 
SB 709 Relating to collection of special emergency ambulance service fee by county commission Pending  Senate Judiciary Committee  02/02/26 
SB 710 Eliminating double taxation on foreign income at state level Pending  Senate Finance Committee  02/02/26 
SB 715 Requiring state agencies give first consideration to veterans and disabled law-enforcement officers when hiring Pending  House Judiciary Committee  03/05/26 
SB 719 Relating to Municipal Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement System Signed  Effective from passage - (March 12, 2026)
SB 723 Clarifying law-enforcement cooperation with bordering states Signed  Effective from passage - (March 14, 2026)
SB 724 Relating to home confinement officers’ participation in EMS retirement system Signed  Effective July 1, 2026
SB 850 Creating Second Amendment Preservation Act Pending  Senate Judiciary Committee  02/09/26 
SB 860 Relating to payment of funeral expenses for first responders Pending  Senate Finance Committee  02/20/26 
SB 922 Requiring public lodging establishments to provide human trafficking awareness training for employees Pending  Senate Health and Human Resources Committee  02/11/26 
SB 938 Clarifying powers, duties, and responsibilities of certain public health officials Pending  Senate Health and Human Resources Committee  02/13/26 
SB 940 Establishing early detection cancer screening pilot program for active and retired firefighters Pending  Senate Health and Human Resources Committee  02/13/26 
SB 944 Expanding categories of eligible federal law-enforcement officers authorized to enforce state laws Signed  Effective Ninety Days from Passage - (June 12, 2026)
SB 945 Permitting Adjutant General to pay employees during federal government shutdown or furlough Signed  Effective Ninety Days from Passage - (June 9, 2026)
SB 965 Providing protection of personal information of certain attorneys Pending  Senate Judiciary Committee  02/17/26 
SB 970 Exempting volunteer fire departments from raffle regulations Signed  Effective from passage - (March 12, 2026)
SB 1011 Allowing volunteer fire departments to submit audit paperwork electronically Signed  Effective Ninety Days from Passage - (June 10, 2026)
SB 1071 Creating Public Defense and Provisioning Act Pending  Senate Judiciary Committee  02/23/26 
HB 4051 Permitting certain nonviolent offenders to be able to carry firearms. Pending  House Judiciary Committee  01/14/26 
HB 4052 To enhance the safety of first responders at emergency scenes (Halo Law) Pending  House Judiciary Committee  01/14/26 
HB 4053 To establish the blue envelope program. Signed  Effective Ninety Days from Passage - (June 11, 2026)
HB 4093 To allow those with a concealed carry license to carry a concealed handgun in public school property and buildings. Pending  House Education Committee  01/14/26 
HB 4095 To remove qualified immunity from officers serving no-knock warrants Pending  House Judiciary Committee  01/14/26 
HB 4114 Relating to oversight of West Virginia Fusion Center Pending  House Judiciary Committee  01/14/26 
HB 4122 To require cameras in every classroom and room where children are present Pending  House Public Education Committee  01/19/26 
HB 4124 To require baby food manufacturers to provide information about the quantity of or percentage of different types of heavy metals in baby food Pending  House Health and Human Resources Committee  01/14/26 
HB 4125 Eliminate double taxation on foreign income at the state level Pending  House Finance Committee  01/14/26 
HB 4128 Determining Bond requirements for certain crimes Pending  House Judiciary Committee  01/14/26 
HB 4168 Relating to vaccine requirements Pending  House Health and Human Resources Committee  01/14/26 
HB 4342 Relating to state contracts regarding homeless Pending  House Government Administration Committee  01/16/26 
HB 4345 Relating to the preservation of missing persons records and evidence Signed  Effective Ninety Days from Passage - (June 12, 2026)
HB 4386 Remove age limitations for fire service Pending  House Agriculture, Commerce, and Tourism Committee  01/16/26 
HB 4387 Relating to information submitted by medical examiner to aid in identification of human remains Pending  House Health and Human Resources Committee  01/15/26 
HB 4402 Relating to school protection officers Pending  House Education Committee  02/18/26 
HB 4404 Increase the allowance for volunteer and part-volunteer fire companies and allowing fire departments to make an expenditure for educational and training supplies and fire prevention promotional materials Signed  Effective from passage - (March 12, 2026)
HB 4412 Require certain websites to utilize age verification methods to prevent minors from accessing content Signed  Effective Ninety Days from Passage - (June 12, 2026)
HB 4413 Making syringe exchange service programs unlawful Pending  House Health and Human Resources Committee  02/12/26 
HB 4439 Creating a special court cost fee on certain criminal convictions dedicated to the emergency medical services equipment and training fund Pending  House Finance Committee  01/16/26 
HB 4446 Firefighter Pilot Program Pending  House Education Committee  02/05/26 
HB 4449 Permitting cameras in classrooms Pending  House Public Education Committee  01/19/26 
HB 4464 Relating generally to Underground Facilities Damage prevention Signed  Effective Ninety Days from Passage - (June 7, 2026)
HB 4512 Requiring child protective services (“CPS”) workers to record, via audio, all interactions during CPS visits. Pending  House Health and Human Resources Committee  01/19/26 
HB 4513 Authorizing adjustment from federal adjusted gross income for certain law enforcement pension benefit payments Pending  House Finance Committee  01/19/26 
HB 4554 Creating Persons with Disabilities Registry Pending  House Health and Human Resources Committee  01/20/26 
HB 4567 To require that all in person and online Vape and vape products require an ID scan, similarly to prescription controlled substances and certain cold medicines. Pending  House Judiciary Committee  01/20/26 
HB 4576 Relating to the makeup of the State Police Child Abuse and Neglect Investigations Unit Pending  House Judiciary Committee  01/20/26 
HB 4601 Relating to the Child Abuse and Neglect Investigations Unit Pending  House Finance Committee  02/04/26 
HB 4613 The State Resiliency Office Pending  House Government Organization Committee  01/20/26 
HB 4627 Mandate free cancer screenings for professional firefighters. Pending  House Health and Human Resources Committee  01/21/26 
HB 4628 Protecting Everyone from Excessive Police Surveillance (PEEPS) Act Pending  House Judiciary Committee  01/21/26 
HB 4630 Pedophilia Prosecution Act Pending  House Judiciary Committee  01/21/26 
HB 4678 Relating to Constitutional Carry Pending  House Judiciary Committee  01/21/26 
HB 4685 Relating to Capitol Carry Pending  House Judiciary Committee  01/21/26 
HB 4692 Eliminate Governor’s Power for Shutdown Pending  House Judiciary Committee  01/21/26 
HB 4700 To require railroad companies to provide alternative entry and exit ways Pending  House Energy and Public Works Committee  01/21/26 
HB 4707 Modifying compulsory housing for hotels and motels Pending  House Government Organization Committee  01/21/26 
HB 4750 Clarifying where convicted sex offenders may reside. Pending  House Judiciary Committee  01/22/26 
HB 4769 Creating plans to protect West Virginia from major crises Pending  House Government Organization Committee  02/11/26 
HB 4798 Permitting teachers to wear a “mobile alert button” for emergency situations, to be known as “Alyssa’s Law.” Signed  Effective Ninety Days from Passage - (June 8, 2026)
HB 4812 To ensure that West Virginia law enforcement entities are not compelled or commandeered by federal authorities to conduct activities that violate our citizens’ Constitutional rights Pending  House Judiciary Committee  01/26/26 
HB 4829 Make speeds that exceed 30MPH over the speed limit reckless driving Pending  House Judiciary Committee  01/26/26 
HB 4831 To regulate outdoor advertisements Pending  House Judiciary Committee  01/26/26 
HB 4836 Prohibiting non-service animals in stores that sell food Pending  House Judiciary Committee  01/26/26 
HB 4839 Relating to compensation for sworn members of the WV State Police Pending  House Government Organization Committee  01/27/26 
HB 4845 Prohibiting entry by illegal aliens Pending  House Judiciary Committee  01/27/26 
HB 4852 Relating to regulation of foods Pending  Senate Rules Committee  03/12/26 
HB 4863 The West Virginia Refugee Absorptive Capacity Act Pending  House Judiciary Committee  01/28/26 
HB 4897 Utility Credit for Private Public-Access Recreation Spaces Pending  House Environment, Infrastructure, and Technology Committee  01/28/26 
HB 4912 Regarding emergency ambulance fees for owners of collocated rental units Pending  House Government Organization Committee  01/29/26 
HB 4926 Second Amendment Reaffirmation and Protection Act Pending  House Judiciary Committee  01/29/26 
HB 4962 Drug-Related Nuisances Pending  Senate Judiciary Committee  02/27/26 
HB 5019 Relating to requirements for deputy sheriffs Pending  House Judiciary Committee  02/02/26 
HB 5025 Allowing the burning of obsolete farm structures. Pending  House Judiciary Committee  02/11/26 
HB 5029 Relating to Volunteer Fire Departments Pending  House Agriculture, Commerce, and Tourism Committee  02/06/26 
HB 5030 Authorizing adjustment from federal adjusted gross income for certain law enforcement pension benefit payments Pending  House Finance Committee  02/02/26 
HB 5032 Prevention of data center collection of citizen data Pending  House Judiciary Committee  02/02/26 
HB 5094 Prohibiting the private ownership or operation of a prison Pending  House Judiciary Committee  02/03/26 
HB 5125 Relating to fines for local fire departments Pending  House Judiciary Committee  02/03/26 
HB 5164 Relating generally to the state fire marshal Pending  House Judiciary Committee  02/24/26 
HB 5165 To create the West Virginia Rural Property Safety and Clean Land Act. Pending  House Energy and Public Works Committee  02/04/26 
HB 5170 Relating to Capitol Carry Pending  House Judiciary Committee  02/04/26 
HB 5175 Relating to the Municipal Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement System. Pending  House Finance Committee  02/04/26 
HB 5176 Relating to creating the animal abuse database within the West Virginia State Police. Pending  Senate Judiciary Committee  02/19/26 
HB 5182 Relating generally to authorizing security personnel employed by the State Treasurer to carry concealed weapons while performing his or her official duties BL  Governor   
HB 5204 Relating to establishing the Child Captivity Prevention Act. Pending  House Education Committee  02/05/26 
HB 5242 State Living Donor Protection Act Pending  House Finance Committee  02/05/26 
HB 5322 Relating to Animal Abuse Pending  House Judiciary Committee  02/09/26 
HB 5326 Raise cost of living threshold for retired municipal police officers Pending  House Finance Committee  02/09/26 
HB 5335 Relating to Animal Abuse Pending  House Judiciary Committee  02/09/26 
HB 5371 Relating to allowing the carry of firearms on Capitol grounds and in buildings, with exceptions Pending  House Judiciary Committee  02/09/26 
HB 5372 Creating WV Constitutional Carry Act of 2025 Pending  House Judiciary Committee  02/09/26 
HB 5403 Relating to fire safety requirements for agritourism businesses. Pending  House Government Organization Committee  02/10/26 
HB 5413 Relating to the Central Abuse Registry Pending  Senate Judiciary Committee  03/04/26 
HB 5419 Providing protection for search and rescue group dogs Pending  House Judiciary Committee  02/10/26 
HB 5421 To require drones used by state and county personnel to be produced in the United States Pending  House Government Organization Committee  02/10/26 
HB 5428 Relating to providing traumatic event counseling for peace officers. Pending  House Government Organization Committee  02/10/26 
HB 5437 Creating the Vape Safety Act Signed  Effective Ninety Days from Passage - (June 11, 2026)
HB 5445 Revising the statute authorizing the West Virginia Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to run background checks. Pending  House Judiciary Committee  02/11/26 
HB 5446 Relating to the jurisdiction of the State Fire Marshal Pending  House Government Organization Committee  02/11/26 
HB 5448 Revising the statute relating to the state emergency response commission meetings. Pending  House Judiciary Committee  02/11/26 
HB 5451 Relating to survivor’s benefit payment for first responders Pending  House Finance Committee  02/11/26 
HB 5454 Relating to the select committee for the West Virginia Fusion Center Pending  Senate Government Organization Committee  02/26/26 
HB 5472 Formally recognize Mine Rescue teams as first responders in West Virginia. Pending  House Energy and Public Works Committee  02/12/26 
HB 5479 Relating to prohibiting concealment of a law-enforcement officer’s identity or authority. Pending  House Judiciary Committee  02/12/26 
HB 5481 To ban ultraprocessed foods (exempt drinks) from schools in WV Pending  House Education Committee  02/12/26 
HB 5541 Relating to the protection of personal information for elected officials Pending  House Judiciary Committee  02/16/26 
HB 5552 To require drones used by state and county personnel to be produced in the United States Pending  House Judiciary Committee  02/16/26 
HB 5555 Modifying the process of mandatory reporting.     Introduced  02/16/26 
HB 5589 Relating to cooperation with federal immigration authorities. Pending  House Judiciary Committee  02/16/26