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WV HB4199

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sean Hornbuckle

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the previous 70% tip credit that allowed employers to pay tipped employees below minimum wage, requiring employers to pay at least the full state minimum wage hourly rate
  • Employers must provide documentary evidence upon request to the Labor Commissioner that tipped employees are receiving at least the minimum wage when gratuities are combined with hourly pay
  • Amends §21-5C-4 of the West Virginia Code regarding wage credits for employees who customarily receive gratuities
  • Maintains provisions allowing reasonable credits for board and lodging furnished to employees, subject to commissioner rules
  • Introduced January 14, 2026 by Delegate Hornbuckle and referred to the Committee on Finance

Legislative Description

Relating to requiring employees that receive gratuities be paid at least the established state minimum wage hourly rate.

Last Action

To House Finance

1/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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