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WV HB5083
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kayla Young
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AI Summary
- Creates a paid parental leave pilot program for West Virginia state employees, providing up to 12 weeks of paid leave to care for and bond with a newborn or newly adopted child under age 12
- Eligible employees receive 90% of their average weekly wage, capped at $1,000 per week, with leave available for births or adoptions occurring between July 1, 2026, and July 1, 2028
- Requires employees to have worked full-time for at least 12 consecutive weeks before filing a claim; excludes elected officials, part-time employees, and county/municipal workers
- Employers must maintain group health insurance coverage during leave and hold the employee's position for up to 12 weeks (or 18 weeks if combined with unpaid parental leave)
- Establishes a Paid Parental Leave Pilot Program Fund and requires annual performance reviews with reports to the Joint Committee on Government Organization; program sunsets December 31, 2029
Legislative Description
Related to paid leave
Labor
Last Action
To House Finance
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Finance2/3/2026
Full Bill Text
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