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WV HB5079

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kayla Young

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

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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