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West VirginiaHB 47682026 Regular SessionHouse

Relating to updating definitions to incorporate federal law changes to qualified higher education expenses for purposes of 529 accounts

Sponsored By: Joe Statler (Republican)

Signed by Governor

§18-30-3

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

WV 529 rules match federal

Beginning June 10, 2026, West Virginia 529 plan terms follow federal IRS rules. “Qualified education expenses,” “distribution,” and “eligible school” mean the same as in federal law. This helps when you pay schools or file taxes for a WV 529. Eligible schools include colleges and qualifying K‑12 schools under federal rules. The law also restates that the old Prepaid Tuition Program is closed and defines the state board that runs the plans.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Joe Statler

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Joe Ellington

    Republican • House

  • Christopher W. Toney

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 130 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/12/2026

Passed Senate (Roll No. 489)

Yes: 34 • No: 0

House vote • 3/2/2026

Passed House (Roll No. 238)

Yes: 96 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter 172, Acts, Regular Session, 2026

    6/29/2026House

  2. Approved by Governor 3/27/2026

    3/30/2026House

  3. To Governor 3/25/2026

    3/25/2026House

  4. To Governor 3/25/2026 - Senate Journal

    3/14/2026Senate

  5. Approved by Governor 3/27/2026 - House Journal

    3/14/2026House

  6. Approved by Governor 3/27/2026 - Senate Journal

    3/14/2026Senate

  7. House received Senate message

    3/13/2026House

  8. On 3rd reading

    3/12/2026Senate

  9. Read 3rd time

    3/12/2026Senate

  10. Passed Senate (Roll No. 489)

    3/12/2026Senate

  11. Communicated to House

    3/12/2026Senate

  12. Completed legislative action

    3/12/2026Senate

  13. On 2nd reading

    3/11/2026Senate

  14. Read 2nd time

    3/11/2026Senate

  15. On 1st reading

    3/10/2026Senate

  16. Read 1st time

    3/10/2026Senate

  17. Reported do pass

    3/9/2026Senate

  18. Introduced in Senate

    3/4/2026Senate

  19. To Finance

    3/4/2026Senate

  20. To Finance

    3/4/2026Senate

  21. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

    3/2/2026House

  22. Read 3rd time

    3/2/2026House

  23. Passed House (Roll No. 238)

    3/2/2026House

  24. Communicated to Senate

    3/2/2026House

  25. On 2nd reading, Special Calendar

    2/27/2026House

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