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WV SB70

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Rucker

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits state agency officials, employees, and contractors from downloading, using, or accessing social media applications, platforms, or websites owned by entities in foreign adversary nations on state-owned or state-leased devices

  • Bans the use of applications, software, and artificial intelligence algorithms owned by entities located in foreign countries of concern by state agency personnel

  • Defines "foreign country of concern" using the federal designation of foreign adversaries under 15 C.F.R. § 791.4, which includes nations like China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea

  • Exempts law enforcement officers when using such applications for law enforcement purposes

  • Allows the Secretary of State to grant written waivers to officials, employees, or contractors for performance of their official duties

Legislative Description

Protecting state and local government systems and data from foreign entities

Public Safety

Last Action

To Judiciary

2/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/6/2026
Government Organization1/14/2026

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