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WV HB4471

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

David Green

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all rental properties in West Virginia to have approved sewer systems and prohibits straight piping of sewage
  • Mandates that properties converted from owner-occupied primary dwellings to rentals must upgrade plumbing to current standards and install approved sewer systems
  • Amends the West Virginia Code's landlord and tenant article (§37-6-30a) to establish these sewage requirements
  • Introduced January 16, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Public Works

Legislative Description

Approved sewage systems for rental property

Public Service Commission

Last Action

To Government Organization

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Government Organization3/4/2026
Energy and Public Works2/5/2026
Environment, Infrastructure, and Technology1/19/2026
Energy and Public Works1/16/2026

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