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WV HB4113

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Roland Jennings

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes West Virginia county commissions to impose an emergency medical services sales tax of up to 0.25% (one quarter of one percent) on purchases subject to state consumer sales tax
  • Revenue must be used exclusively for emergency medical services funding, including operations, personnel, equipment, and emergency response capabilities for residents and visitors
  • County commissions must establish funding rates based on each EMS run where services are provided and each treatment-in-place instance where transport is not required
  • Tax administration, collection, and enforcement is vested solely in the state Tax Commissioner, who may retain a fee of up to 5% of collections or actual service costs, whichever is less
  • Counties must notify the Tax Commissioner, State Auditor, and State Treasurer at least 180 days before implementing the tax or changing rates

Legislative Description

Emergency Medical Services Sales Tax

Taxation

Last Action

To House Finance

1/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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