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HB 5606·WV·house

Establishing the “Stay in State” tax credit

In CommitteeFiled Feb 16, 2026
Sponsor: Fluharty
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To House Education

Feb 16, 2026

Summary

The bill establishes a personal‑income‑tax credit for residents who stay in West Virginia after earning an associate or bachelor's degree from an in‑state college or university. The credit covers qualified loan payments for up to ten years and can also be claimed by employers who help pay those loans. Schools must inform students about the credit, aiming to retain educated workers in the state.

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