Relating to allowing a personal income tax exemption for First Responders
HB 4507 would exempt the salaries of certain first responders from West Virginia's state personal income tax. It directly affects law enforcement officers, paid firefighters, correctional officers, and emergency medical services (EMS) personnel as defined in existing state law. The bill adds a new provision to the tax code stating these workers' salaries are not subject to state income tax. This change applies only to their earned income from these specific roles, not other income they may receive.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 19, 2026
Last action Jan 19, 2026
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Jan 19, 2026
Committee
To House Finance
lower
Jan 19, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Jan 19, 2026
Committee
To Finance
lower
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
John Paul Hott
RRepublican
Co
Bob Fehrenbacher
RRepublican
Co
Buck Jennings
RRepublican
Co
David Green
RRepublican
Co
Eric Brooks
RRepublican
Co
Gary Howell
RRepublican
Co
Geno Chiarelli
RRepublican
Co
Mark Zatezalo
RRepublican
Co
Phil Mallow
RRepublican
Co
Robbie Martin
RRepublican
Co
Scot Heckert
RRepublican
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