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WV HB4067

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kathie Crouse

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Employees working at least 20 hours per week at licensed child care centers or certified family child care homes would qualify for state-subsidized child care for their own children
  • Eligibility for the child care subsidy applies regardless of the employee's household income level
  • Requires the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources to provide the subsidies to qualifying child care programs
  • Creates a new section (§49-2-131) in the state code under Article 2 regarding State Responsibilities for Children
  • Introduced January 14, 2026, and referred to the House Committees on Health and Human Resources and Finance

Legislative Description

Providing any employee working 20 hours or more per week in a licensed child care center or certified family child care (FCC) home is eligible for a child care subsidy, regardless of their household income

Health

Last Action

To House Finance

2/18/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/18/2026
Health & Human Resources2/12/2026
Human Services2/3/2026
Health & Human Resources1/14/2026

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