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WV HB4769

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bill Ridenour

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Governor to develop comprehensive crisis preparedness plans addressing existential or major threats to West Virginia
  • Priority crisis scenarios include nuclear war (including strikes within the state), major energy grid disruptions from electromagnetic pulse attacks, solar events, cyber-attacks, or physical attacks on infrastructure
  • Plans must also address major cyber-attacks on communications systems, invasion, and insurrection
  • Each plan must include preventative measures, mitigation strategies, immediate response protocols, remediation, and recovery procedures
  • Department of Homeland Security must brief the Interim Joint Standing Committee on Government Organization by August 31, 2026 on tentative plans, with final plans due November 30, 2026 and annual updates each June thereafter

Legislative Description

Creating plans to protect West Virginia from major crises

Public Safety

Last Action

To House Government Organization

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Government Organization2/11/2026
Government Administration1/23/2026
Government Organization1/23/2026

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