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WV HB4707
Bill
Status
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Josh Holstein
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AI Summary
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Prohibits counties from requiring hotels or motels to participate in housing voucher programs that place homeless individuals or families in unoccupied guest rooms
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Prohibits cities and towns from mandating hotel or motel participation in homeless housing voucher programs
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Prohibits the state housing authority and department from requiring hotels or motels to accept housing vouchers for homeless individuals
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Defines "homeless individuals or families" as those lacking fixed, regular nighttime residence or residing in shelters, streets, parks, vehicles, or unauthorized enclosures
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Introduced January 21, 2026, by Delegates Holstein and Chiarelli and referred to the Committee on Government Organization
Legislative Description
Modifying compulsory housing for hotels and motels
Municipalities
Last Action
To House Government Organization
1/21/2026