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HB 5079·WV·house

Related to childcare workers

In CommitteeFiled Feb 3, 2026
Sponsor: Young
Latest Action

To House Finance

Feb 3, 2026

Summary

The legislation adds a new state responsibility to subsidize child‑care programs that provide care for the children of their own employees. It applies to any child‑care provider, including family child‑care homes, whose staff work a minimum of 20 hours per week, and the subsidy is not limited by the employee’s income. The goal is to make child‑care more affordable for the workforce that delivers it.

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