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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to provide for the creation of the Disaster Recovery Acceleration Act.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Disaster Recovery Acceleration Act," establishes provisions for the restoration of private property by individuals after a natural disaster. It defines "disaster restoration" as the repair, restoration, or replacement of real property damaged or destroyed by a disaster, excluding normal maintenance. Key provisions include allowing individuals to rebuild their homes up to 125% of the original square footage without triggering new development standards or extensive environmental reviews, while still requiring adherence to existing home and building codes, with a provision that any previously grandfathered rules or regulations for a property will continue to apply during disaster restoration.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (11)
Gary Howell (R)*,
Adam Burkhammer (R),
Jeff Campbell (R),
Ray Canterbury (R),
Roy Cooper (R),
Lori Dittman (R),
Joe Ellington (R),
David Green (R),
Mike Hite (R),
Ian Masters (R),
Bill Ridenour (R),
Last Action
House Local Governments Subcommittee Meeting (14:00:00 1/29/2026 House Government Organization Committee Room) (on 01/29/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4475&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4475%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=4475 |
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