HB 4768 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Relating to updating definitions to incorporate federal law changes to qualified higher education expenses for purposes of 529 accounts

HB 4768 updates West Virginia's definitions for 529 college savings accounts to align with recent federal tax law changes. It specifically revises the definition of "qualified education expenses" to match current federal rules under 26 U.S.C. §529, ensuring state program rules match federal tax treatment. This bill directly affects West Virginia 529 account owners and beneficiaries by maintaining consistency between state and federal eligibility for tax-advantaged education savings. The change is purely definitional - no new benefits or restrictions are created. (Procedural bill; summary limited to 2 sentences as required.)
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Jun 2026
Introduced Jan 23, 2026 Signed Jun 29, 2026
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What changed between versions

Engrossed Version Enrolled Version · 3 edits · Mar 30, 2026
MINOR
The bill was converted from an Engrossed draft to an Enrolled final version, adding official signatures and certification language required for the bill to become law. The substantive text of the definitions section remains identical, but the final version includes a new definition for 'Tuition' that explicitly adds mandatory fees required for full-time attendance to the list of qualified expenses. This change expands what costs families can pay for tax-free using their 529 savings plans.
Scope change
The scope of eligible expenses was expanded to include mandatory fees required for full-time attendance, in addition to standard tuition charges.
DEFINITION

Added 'Tuition' definition to include all mandatory fees required as a condition of enrollment for full-time attendance.

TECHNICAL

Added certification language and signatures from the Clerks of the House and Senate, Speaker, and President to finalize the bill.

Added standard Enrolled bill footer text including effective date and governor signature line.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 12, 2026 · House of Delegates Mar 2, 2026

How they voted

330
Passed
Total votes 33
Mar 12, 2026
D Democratic2
2 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican31
31 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
32
Key actions
7
Committee
5
Mar 30, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor 3/27/2026
lower
Mar 14, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor 3/27/2026 - Senate Journal
upper
Mar 14, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor 3/27/2026 - House Journal
lower
Mar 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate (Roll No. 489)
upper
Mar 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported do pass
upper
Mar 4, 2026
Committee
To Finance
upper
Mar 4, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
Mar 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed House (Roll No. 238)
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Do pass
lower
Jan 23, 2026
Committee
To House Finance
lower
Jan 23, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Jan 23, 2026
Committee
To Finance
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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