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WV HB5010

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/30/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bill Ridenour

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits West Virginia higher education institutions and affiliate organizations from accepting gifts, grants, contracts, research sponsorships, or funding from designated foreign adversaries including China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and Qatar
  • Requires termination of Confucius Institutes and Qatar Foundation-funded programs within six months of the effective date or when existing contracts end, whichever comes first
  • Mandates reporting to the Higher Education Policy Commission for any foreign gift or contract valued at $10,000 or more, or aggregating $50,000+ within 12 months, with details maintained in a public transparency database
  • Establishes penalties for violations including forfeiture of prohibited funds, ineligibility for state research grants for up to five years, and civil penalties up to $250,000 per violation
  • Takes effect July 1, 2026, with the Governor authorized to designate additional foreign adversaries in consultation with the Attorney General and other officials

Legislative Description

Prohibiting institutions of higher education and affiliate organizations from accepting gifts partnerships, or other funding relationships from foreign adversaries.

Education (Higher)

Last Action

To House Education

1/30/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/30/2026

Full Bill Text

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