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WV HB4746

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Josh Holstein

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits West Virginia state agencies from contracting with "media monitoring organizations" that rate or rank news sources for factual accuracy, misinformation, bias, or journalistic standards
  • Bars agencies from contracting with advertising or marketing firms that use media monitoring services for state contract work
  • Requires companies bidding on state advertising contracts to provide written certification of compliance with the prohibition
  • Defines covered agencies broadly to include state departments, higher education institutions using state funds, and political subdivisions
  • Exempts organizations that only track audience size, viewership, demographics, or compile press clippings, with provisions taking effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Relating to establishment of the First Amendment Preservation Act

Last Action

To House Judiciary

1/22/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/22/2026

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