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WV HB4753

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bill Ridenour

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits public utilities from using ratepayer-derived funds to make contributions to political candidates, campaigns, political action committees, or groups that can donate to political candidates or campaigns.

  • Bans public utilities from making any charitable contributions or donations to charitable organizations using company funds.

  • Creates a misdemeanor offense for violations, punishable by a fine of up to $1,000, jail confinement of up to 30 days, or both.

  • Adds a definition of "public utility" to West Virginia election law, excluding small solar facilities designed solely for individual retail customer use.

  • Preserves the right of utility officers and employees to make personal charitable contributions or raise funds for charities using their own personal funds.

Legislative Description

Prohibit public utilities from making political or charitable contributions

Utilities

Last Action

To House Judiciary

1/22/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/22/2026

Full Bill Text

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