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WV HB5542
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Sean Hornbuckle
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AI Summary
- Repeals West Virginia's "Right to Work" law by eliminating all seven sections of Article 21-5G of the state code
- Removes current protections allowing workers to refrain from joining or paying dues to labor unions as a condition of employment
- Eliminates criminal penalties and civil relief provisions associated with the existing Right to Work law
- Would allow unions and employers to negotiate agreements requiring union membership for workers in unionized workplaces
- Introduced February 16, 2026 by Delegates Hornbuckle and Garcia; referred to Energy and Public Works Committee, then Judiciary
Legislative Description
Repeal WV Right to Work
Labor
Last Action
To House Energy and Public Works
2/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Energy and Public Works2/16/2026
Full Bill Text
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