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WV HB5032

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Henry Dillon

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits data centers permitted in West Virginia from facilitating warrantless collection of data, metadata, communications, or personal information by the NSA, other federal agencies, or any person in violation of the Fourth Amendment or the West Virginia Constitution
  • Bars the state from providing material support, services, or assistance to federal agencies or contractors engaged in unconstitutional surveillance activities
  • Requires data center operators to submit annual reports to the Joint Standing Committee on Technology and Infrastructure detailing categories and amounts of data processed, data uses by purpose, and lists of all end users including government agencies and contractors
  • Grants the Joint Standing Committee on Technology and Infrastructure subpoena power to investigate data center compliance and emerging concerns regarding citizen privacy protections

Legislative Description

Prevention of data center collection of citizen data

Consumer Protection

Last Action

To House Judiciary

2/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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