HB 4707 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Modifying compulsory housing for hotels and motels

HB 4707 prohibits counties, cities, towns, and housing authorities from requiring hotels or motels to participate in programs that house homeless individuals or families using housing vouchers. The bill directly affects hotel and motel owners by preventing local governments or housing agencies from mandating their involvement in these programs. Key provisions define "homeless individuals" as those lacking fixed nighttime residence (e.g., living on streets, in shelters, or vehicles) and "hotels/motels" as establishments offering temporary overnight lodging. This bill does not create new housing programs but stops existing or future programs from forcing hotels or motels to join them.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 21, 2026 Last action Jan 21, 2026
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Jan 21, 2026
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