WV SB531

Prohibits West Virginia state agencies from entering contracts with "media monitoring organizations" that rate or rank news sources for factual accuracy, misinformation, bias, or journalistic standards

Bars agencies from contracting with advertising or marketing firms that use media monitoring services for state contracts

Requires companies bidding on state advertising contracts to provide written certification of compliance with these restrictions

Defines "media monitoring organization" to exclude companies that only track audience size, viewership, demographics, or compile press clippings for public relations purposes

Applies to all contracts delivered, executed, amended, or renewed on or after July 1, 2026, affecting state departments, agencies, higher education institutions, and political subdivisions