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WV HB5079
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kayla Young
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AI Summary
- Requires the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources to subsidize child care for children of child care program employees
- Employees must work a minimum of 20 hours per week to qualify for the subsidized care
- Eligibility is regardless of income, removing traditional means-testing requirements
- Applies to all child care programs including family child care homes
- Adds new section §49-2-131 to the state code under Article 2 (State Responsibilities for Children)
Legislative Description
Related to childcare workers
Health
Last Action
To House Finance
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Finance2/3/2026
Full Bill Text
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