To oppose the use of eminent domain in West Virginia for private corporation benefit
HB 4910 prohibits West Virginia from using eminent domain to take private property for the primary purpose of economic development that would transfer ownership or control to a private corporation. It amends the state's eminent domain law by removing existing exceptions allowing private projects (like pipelines or commercial developments) and adding a new rule requiring property owners' consent for any taking where the primary purpose benefits a private entity. The bill specifically targets cases where private companies would gain ownership or control through mechanisms like purchase agreements or long-term leases, while still allowing eminent domain for traditional public uses like roads, schools, or utilities. This directly affects property owners and private corporations seeking to acquire land through eminent domain for commercial projects.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 29, 2026
Last action Jan 29, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Jan 29, 2026
Committee
To House Judiciary
lower
Jan 29, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Jan 29, 2026
Committee
To Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chris Anders
RRepublican
Co
Corby Dillon
RRepublican
Co
Lisa White
RRepublican
Ask Maddy
·
AI policy assistant
Ask Maddy about HB 4910
Scope: WV
Hi! I can help you understand HB 4910. What would you like to know?
Try one of these
i
Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing.
Sources cited inline