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WV HB4524
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Bill Ridenour
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AI Summary
- Expands West Virginia's existing prohibition on state contracts with companies that boycott Israel to explicitly include spending units previously exempted from state purchasing requirements
- Requires written certification that companies are not engaged in boycotting Israel for any state contract valued at $100,000 or more
- Defines "boycott of Israel" as actions intended to penalize, inflict economic harm, or limit commercial relations with Israel or Israeli-based companies
- Applies to companies with 10 or more employees that operate for profit, excluding sole proprietorships
- Renders any contract violating these requirements void as against public policy
Legislative Description
Relating to prohibitions on contracting with companies that boycott Israel
Human Rights
Last Action
To House Government Organization
1/19/2026
Committee Referrals
Government Organization1/19/2026
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