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HB 4930WEST VIRGINIASession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

West Virginia Bill HB 4930 exempts diapers, baby formula, and car seats from consumer sales tax

Original title: Creating exemption from sales tax for diapers and baby items

Last action · January 29, 2026: To House FinanceSponsor: Tristan Leavitt

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What This Bill Proposed

West Virginia House Bill 4930 exempts specific infant and hygiene products, including diapers, baby formula, baby bottles, and newborn infant car seats, from the state . The bill was introduced on January 29, 2026, and referred to the House Finance Committee.

Why it matters

Residents purchasing diapers, formula, baby bottles, and newborn car seats will no longer pay state sales tax on these items if the bill is enacted, directly lowering retail costs for families with young children and individuals requiring incontinence products.

Background

West Virginia holds annual regular legislative sessions where lawmakers introduce bills addressing state taxation, appropriations, and public policy. context

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Families with young children

Directly affected

Individuals with incontinence

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What products are covered under the proposed sales tax exemption?

The exemption covers diapers (including disposable absorbent products for infants, toddlers, or individuals with incontinence) and infant products such as baby bottles, bottle liner inserts, bottle nipples, baby formula, and newborn infant car seats.

Which legislative committee is currently reviewing the bill?

The bill was referred to the House Finance Committee.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.

Procedural history

4 actions

Jan 29, 2026HouseCommittee
To House Finance
Jan 29, 2026HouseIntroduced
Introduced in House
Jan 29, 2026HouseCommittee
To Finance
Jan 29, 2026HouseIntroduced
Filed for introduction

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

House Finance, Tristan Leavitt, West Virginia Legislature

OrganizationHouse Finance“Committee to which the bill was referred”Map →

PersonTristan Leavitt“Delegate who introduced House Bill 4930”Map →

OrganizationWest Virginia Legislature“Legislative body considering the bill during the 2026 Regular Session”Map →

Sources

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www.wvlegislature.gov

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