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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 clarify the definition of a disabled veteran taxpayer.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the definition of a "disabled veteran taxpayer" in West Virginia to broaden eligibility for tax benefits. Previously, a disabled veteran taxpayer had to be considered at least 90 percent totally and permanently disabled solely due to service-connected disabilities by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The amendment expands this definition to include veterans who have been rated as having a 90% or greater service-connected disability by the Department of Veterans Affairs, or who meet the eligibility requirements for individual unemployability as determined by the Department of Veterans Affairs due to a service-related injury. This change aims to clarify and potentially increase the number of disabled veterans who qualify for certain tax relief programs.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (10)
Doug Smith (R)*,
Kathie Crouse (R),
Marty Gearheart (R),
Scot Heckert (R),
Rick Hillenbrand (R),
Keith Marple (R),
David Elliott Pritt (R),
Bill Ridenour (R),
Chuck Sheedy (R),
Gregory Watt (R),
Last Action
To House Finance (on 01/16/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4399&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| Fiscal Note - Tax & Revenue Department, WV State | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Fiscalnotes/FN(2)/fnsubmit_recordview1.cfm?RecordID=955010483 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4399%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=4399 |
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