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WV HB4768

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Statler

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Updates West Virginia's 529 college savings program definitions to align with federal law changes under 26 U.S.C. § 529
  • Expands the definition of "eligible educational institution" to explicitly include public, private, or religious primary, middle, or secondary schools
  • Revises the "savings plan" definition to reference "eligible education institutions" rather than specifically listing school types
  • Requested by the State Treasurer's Office and introduced January 23, 2026, referred to the House Finance Committee

Legislative Description

Relating to updating definitions to incorporate federal law changes to qualified higher education expenses for purposes of 529 accounts

Education (Higher)

Last Action

House received Senate message

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance3/4/2026
Finance1/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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