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WV HB4495

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michael Amos

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Sober living and recovery residences must apply for and receive permission from the municipality before operating within city limits, after first obtaining state certification under §16-59-2
  • Municipalities may waive or require the voluntary state certification for sober living residences when deciding whether to permit a facility
  • Municipalities may require renewals and inspections of sober living facilities at their discretion
  • Creates new Article 40 (Sober Living Residences) in Chapter 8 of the West Virginia Code, introduced January 19, 2026 and referred to Health and Human Resources and Judiciary committees

Legislative Description

To allow municipalities to regulate sober living housing in the cities

Municipalities

Last Action

To House Health and Human Resources

1/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Resources1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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