Relating to establishing an unborn child tax credit
HB 4895 would create a $2,000 state income tax exemption for each unborn child carried by a West Virginia resident individual, effective for tax years beginning January 1, 2027. The exemption applies to any pregnancy at any stage of development that is not aborted, as defined in the bill. This policy reduces taxable income for qualifying residents rather than providing direct cash payments. The bill directly affects West Virginia taxpayers who are pregnant and filing state income taxes.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 28, 2026
Last action Jan 28, 2026
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Jan 28, 2026
Committee
To House Finance
lower
Jan 28, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Jan 28, 2026
Committee
To Finance
lower
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
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