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WV HB4607

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michael Hornby

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all state permitting agencies, counties, and municipalities to apply the same construction standards to private and parochial schools as public schools
  • Mandates equal treatment in building permits, fees charged, safety standards, wastewater management, septic systems, permitting timelines, and associated build requirements
  • Adds a new section (§18-28-8) to West Virginia Code under the article governing private, parochial, church, and religious order schools
  • Based on legislative findings that private and parochial schools have faced more rigorous construction restraints than public schools in the state

Legislative Description

Relating to standards of private schools

Education (K12)

Last Action

To House Education

1/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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