West Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced 11 R cosponsors

HB 5525 — To create the “Southern West Virginia Clean Water Fund” to be used in water emergencies or to upgrade infrastructure so residences can get clean water.

Last action — On 2nd reading, House Calendar

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House of Delegates
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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

To create the “Southern West Virginia Clean Water Fund” to be used in water emergencies or to upgrade infrastructure so residences can get clean water.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

124 added · 102 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of House Bill 5525 has added specific technical provisions about advanced water filtration systems and established a new West Virginia Clean Water Fund. It also now includes requirements for quarterly testing of water contaminants and monitoring compliance through a state-run website. These changes matter because they aim to improve water quality standards and enhance protections against contaminants in southern West Virginia, addressing public health and safety concerns more effectively.

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WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION Introduced House Bill 5525 FISCAL NOTE By Delegates Vance, Dean, Bridges, Ellington, Pritt, Browning, Holstein, Green, Toney, Roop, and Brooks [Introduced February 13, 2026;
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referred to the Committee on Energy and Public Works then Finance] Intr HB 2026R3682 A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new article, designated §22-37-1, §22-37-2, §22-37-3, §22-37-4, §22-37-5, §22-37-6, §22-37-7, §22- 37-8, and §22-37-9, relating to establishing the Southern West Virginia Clean Fund Act of 2026;
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adopting enhanced water quality standards for the counties of Boone, Fayette, Greenbrier, Lincoln, Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Monroe, Raleigh, Summers, Wayne, and Wyoming;
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updating maximum contaminant levels;
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implementing advanced water filtration systems ;
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establishing the West Virginia Clean Water Fund;
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conducting annual assessments;
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conducting quarterly testing for contaminants;
establishing a state-run website;
reporting requirements;
monetary penalties;
state intervention, including temporary management of noncompliant water systems;
reinvestment of funds collected from fines;
conducting a survey of lead service lines within all public water systems;
removing lead service lines;
financial assistance to low-income households for removal of lead pipe replacement;
and funding and appropriations.
Be it enacted by the Legislature of West Virginia:
ARTICLE 37.
THE SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA CLEAN WATER FUND ACT OF 2026.
§22-37-1.
Short title.
This article may be known and cited as the Southern West Virginia Clean Water Fund Act of 2026.
§22-37-2.
Purpose.
The purpose of this Act is to improve drinking water quality standards, enhance water treatment infrastructure, and ensure safe and reliable drinking water for the residents of the counties of Boone, Fayette, Greenbrier, Lincoln, Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Monroe, Raleigh, Summers, Wayne, and Wyoming.
§22-37-3.
Definitions.
For purposes of this article:
(1) "Contaminant" means any physical, chemical, biological, or radiological substances in Intr HB 2026R3682 water that may pose a risk to human health.
(2) "Department" means the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection.
(3) "Maximum Contaminant Level" means the highest permissible level of a contaminant in drinking water as determined by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection.
(4) "Public Water System" means any system providing water to the public for human consumption through pipes or other conveyances.
(5) "Southern counties" means the counties of Boone, Fayette, Greenbrier, Lincoln, Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Monroe, Raleigh, Summers, Wayne, and Wyoming.
§22-37-4.
Enhanced water quality standards.
(a) The Department shall adopt drinking water quality standards that meet or exceed federal Environmental Protection Agency standards.
(b) The maximum contaminant levels for contaminants such as lead, arsenic, perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, and other emerging contaminants shall be updated every three years based on the latest scientific research.
(c) Water utilities shall implement advanced filtration systems to remove contaminants where maximum contaminant levels exceed safe limits.
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§22-37-5.
Infrastructure improvement program.
(a) The state shall establish the Southern West Virginia Clean Water Fund to provide grants and low-interest loans for upgrading water treatment plants and replacing aging pipelines in the counties of Boone, Fayette, Greenbrier, Lincoln, Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Monroe, Raleigh, Summers, Wayne, and Wyoming.
(b) Priority shall be given to rural and underserved communities lacking access to clean drinking water.
(c) Water utilities shall conduct annual infrastructure assessments and submit reports to the Department.
§22-37-6.
Mandatory testing and public reporting.
Intr HB 2026R3682 (a) Public Water Systems shall conduct quarterly testing for lead, bacteria, nitrates, and other contaminants.
(b) Results shall be made publicly available within 30 days via a state-run website and mailed to affected residents.
(c) Any violation of maximum contaminant levels must be reported to residents within 24 hours, along with remediation plans.
§22-37-7.
Enforcement and penalties.
(a) Water utilities failing to meet maximum contaminant level standards shall face fines ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 per violation.
(b) Repeat offenders may be subject to state intervention, including temporary state management of noncompliant water systems.
(c) Funds collected from fines shall be reinvested in the Southern West Virginia Safe Water Fund.
§22-37-8.
Lead pipe replacement initiative.
(a) The state shall conduct a comprehensive survey of lead service lines within all public water systems by 2027.
(b) A phased lead pipe replacement program shall be implemented, with full removal of lead service lines by 2035.
(c) Financial assistance shall be provided to low-income households for lead pipe replacement.
§22-37-9.
Funding and appropriations.
(a) The Legislature shall appropriate $10 million to the Southern West Virginia Safe Water Fund for water quality improvement programs in the southern counties.
(b) Federal funding and private-sector partnerships shall be pursued to supplement state funding.
Intr HB 2026R3682 NOTE:
The purpose of this bill is to establish the Southern West Virginia Clean Water Fund Act of 2026 in order to enhance water quality standards, test for and remove various contaminants, and to replace lead service lines within all public water systems in the counties of Boone, Fayette, Greenbrier, Lincoln, Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Monroe, Raleigh, Summers, Wayne, and Wyoming.
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  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Energy and Public Works then Finance

  3. Introduced in House

  4. To House Energy and Public Works

  5. Markup Discussion

  6. Motion to table the motion to discharge from committee rejected (Roll No. 345)

  7. Motion to discharge from committee adopted (Roll No. 346)

  8. Committee discharged as to Energy and Public Works

  9. Read 1st time

  10. Dispensed with Constitutional Rule (Roll No. 347)

  11. On 2nd reading, Special Calendar

  12. Placed on House Calendar

  13. On 2nd reading, House Calendar

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What does HB 5525 do?
To create the “Southern West Virginia Clean Water Fund” to be used in water emergencies or to upgrade infrastructure so residences can get clean water.
Who sponsors HB 5525?
HB 5525 is sponsored by Adam Vance (Republican), Mark Dean (Republican), Jordan Bridges (Republican), Joe Ellington (Republican), Vacant1 (Republican), Ryan Browning (Republican), Josh Holstein (Republican), David Green (Republican), Christopher W. Toney (Republican), Carl "Bill" Roop (Republican), and Eric Brooks (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 5525?
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.
Where can I track HB 5525?
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