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WV HB4638

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Evan Worrell

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds an optional question to West Virginia voter registration forms asking whether the applicant wishes to register as an organ donor and be included in the National Donate Life Registry

  • Expands the definition of "document of gift" under the Anatomical Gift Act to include voter registration cards as a valid method for indicating organ donor status

  • Requires the Secretary of State to provide information about the organ donation program to all persons registering to vote or updating their voter registration

  • Authorizes the Secretary of State to establish or contract for a system to transmit donor information to a donor registry and to propose legislative rules for implementation

  • Requires the Center for Organ Recovery and Education to reimburse the Secretary of State for all costs related to creating and administering the donor information transmission system

Legislative Description

Relating to registration of voters and voluntary registration of organ donors

Elections

Last Action

To Governor 3/11/2026 - Senate Journal

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Government Organization2/20/2026
Judiciary2/9/2026
Legal Services2/6/2026
Judiciary1/21/2026

Full Bill Text

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