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WV HB3080
Bill
Status
Passed
4/29/2025
Primary Sponsor
Wayne Clark
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AI Summary
- Employers may grant hiring preference to military spouses without violating West Virginia's Human Rights Act or state equal employment opportunity laws
- "Military spouse" is defined as the husband or wife of an Armed Forces member performing active duty under orders authorizing a permanent change of station move, when the spouse relocates to the new duty station
- The bill extends existing veteran hiring preference protections to also cover military spouses, provided the person meets all knowledge, skills, and eligibility requirements for the position
- Amends §16B-17-9 and §16B-17-9a of the West Virginia Code relating to unlawful discriminatory practices
- Effective date is July 9, 2025 (90 days from passage on April 10, 2025)
Legislative Description
Military Spouse hiring preference
Military and Veterans
Last Action
Approved by Governor 4/25/2025 - Senate Journal
4/12/2025
Committee Referrals
Military3/29/2025
Government Organization3/21/2025
Agriculture, Commerce and Tourism3/3/2025
Government Organization3/3/2025
Full Bill Text
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