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WV HB4854
Bill
Status
1/28/2026
Primary Sponsor
Henry Dillon
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the State of West Virginia and all political subdivisions from providing any subsidies to data centers located in the state
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Amends the existing High Impact Data Center Program established within the Division of Economic Development
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Retains legislative findings that data centers are critical national infrastructure and that West Virginia is strategically positioned for data center development due to proximity to Washington D.C., low tax rates, abundant energy resources, and minimal regulation
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Maintains the certification process requiring data centers to notify the Department of Commerce when they meet "high impact data center" criteria, including power consumption thresholds
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Introduced January 28, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Government Organization then Finance
Legislative Description
Prohibiting the state or any political subdivision from subsidizing any data center in West Virginia
Economic Development
Last Action
To House Government Organization
1/28/2026