Creating a poster providing contact information and resource information on veteran benefits and services
HB 4742 requires employers with over 50 full-time employees in West Virginia to display a mandatory poster in workplaces and on websites. The poster, created by the Division of Labor working with the Department of Veterans' Assistance, lists contact details and descriptions for eight key veteran resources, including mental health services, education programs, tax benefits, and the VA Crisis Line. This law directly affects large employers by mandating visible access to veteran support information for employees. The bill focuses on making existing veteran resources more accessible through a standardized, widely distributed informational tool.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2026
Last action Jan 23, 2026
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Jan 23, 2026
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To House Agriculture, Commerce and Tourism
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Jan 22, 2026
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To House Government Organization
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Jan 22, 2026
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Jan 22, 2026
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To Government Organization
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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