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HB 5653·WV·house

To confirm the confidentiality of internal audit and other manuals, training materials, guidelines, thresholds, and procedures.

Signed into LawFiled Feb 17, 2026
Sponsor: Walter Hall (R)
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Chapter 264, Acts, Regular Session, 2026

Jun 29, 2026

Summary

The bill prohibits state, county, municipal and other government tax officials from sharing internal audit manuals, training guides, selection criteria, thresholds and other non‑public tax‑administration documents, except when required for an official investigation or court proceeding. It applies to all officers, employees and agents of those governmental entities. The goal is to protect sensitive enforcement tools and taxpayer information.

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