West Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced 2 R cosponsors

HB 4852 — Relating to regulation of foods

Last action — Referred to Rules on 2nd reading

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2026 Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Relating to regulation of foods

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

12 added · 7 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill has been updated to include specific details about the additives that will not be permitted in foods and sets penalties for violations. Additionally, it clarifies exemptions for small-scale sellers who generate less than $5,000 in sales within the state. These changes are important because they aim to ensure food safety while recognizing the challenges faced by smaller vendors. This means that while the legislation strengthens food regulations, it also provides some flexibility for small businesses.

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WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION Committee Substitute for House Bill 4852 By Delegates Worrell and Burkhammer [Originating in the Committee on Health and Human Resources;
WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION ENGROSSED Committee Substitute for House Bill 4852 By Delegates Worrell and Burkhammer [Originating in the Committee on Health and Human Resources;
Reported on February 9, 2026] A BILL to amend and reenact §16-7-2 and §16-7-4 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, and to amend said code by adding thereto a new section designated, §16-7-12;
Reported on February 9, 2026] Eng Com Sub for HB 4852 A BILL to amend and reenact §16-7-2 and §16-7-4 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, and to amend said code by adding thereto a new section designated, §16-7-12;
Provided, That nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to apply to the dispensing of prescriptions written by regular licensed practicing physicians, veterinary surgeons, or dentists, and kept on file by the dispensing pharmacist, nor to such drugs as are recognized in the United States Pharmacopoeia and the National Formulary, which are sold under the name by which they are recognized.
Provided, That nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to apply to the dispensing of prescriptions written by regular licensed practicing physicians, veterinary surgeons, or dentists, and kept on file by the dispensing Eng Com Sub for HB 4852 pharmacist, nor to such drugs as are recognized in the United States Pharmacopoeia and the National Formulary, which are sold under the name by which they are recognized.
Provided, That the provisions of this article do not apply to mixtures or compounds recognized as ordinary articles or ingredients of articles of food or drink, if each and every package sold or offered for sale is distinctly labeled in words of the English language as mixtures or compounds, with the name and percent of each ingredient therein;
Provided, That the provisions of this article do not apply to mixtures or compounds recognized as ordinary articles or ingredients of articles of food or drink, if each and every package sold or offered for sale is distinctly labeled in words of the English language as mixtures or compounds, with the name and percent of each Eng Com Sub for HB 4852 ingredient therein;
(a) The following additives are not permitted as an ingredient in food, as defined in section 2 16-7-1 of this chapter, that is manufactured on or after January 1, 2028.
Eng Com Sub for HB 4852 (a) The following additives are not permitted as an ingredient in food, as defined in section 16-7-1 of this chapter, that is manufactured on or after January 1, 2028:
(1) a food manufactured prior to January 1, 2028.
(1) A food manufactured prior to January 1, 2028.
and (2) to any person who offers for sale, or sells, within this state, less than $5,000, in aggregate, of food, per month, when the food contains the additives provided in §16-7-12(a).
and (2) To any person who offers for sale, or sells, within this state, less than $5,000, in aggregate, of food, per month, when the food contains the additives provided in §16-7-12(a).
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Action History

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Health and Human Resources

  3. Introduced in House

  4. To House Health and Human Resources

  5. Markup Discussion

  6. By substitute, do pass

  7. On 1st reading, Special Calendar

  8. Read 1st time

  9. On 2nd reading, Special Calendar

  10. Read 2nd time

  11. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

  12. Read 3rd time

  13. Passed House (Roll No. 106)

  14. Effective from passage (Roll No. 109)

  15. Communicated to Senate

  16. Introduced in Senate

  17. To Health and Human Resources then Judiciary

  18. To Health and Human Resources

  19. Reported do pass, with amendment, but first to Judiciary

  20. To Judiciary

  21. Reported do pass, with amendment

  22. Immediate consideration

  23. Read 1st time

  24. On 2nd reading

  25. Referred to Rules on 2nd reading

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Not signed on (150)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4852 do?
Relating to regulation of foods
Who sponsors HB 4852?
HB 4852 is sponsored by Evan Worrell (Republican) and Adam Burkhammer (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 4852?
This bill died with 2026 Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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