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HB 5417WEST VIRGINIASession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

West Virginia allows professional fireworks on school property with board approval and $1 million insurance

Original title: Relating to authorizing the use of professional fireworks displays on public school property

Last action · February 10, 2026: To House EducationSponsors: Jarred Cannon and 1 other

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What This Bill Proposed

County boards of education in West Virginia are authorized to permit professional fireworks displays on public school property, provided the show is operated by a licensed pyrotechnician and meets specific safety and insurance requirements.

Why it matters

Sponsoring organizations must carry at least $1 million in liability insurance naming the county school board as an additional insured and must take full responsibility for any resulting damages or injuries.

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

county board of education

County school boards are granted the authority to permit or deny fireworks displays on school property and must be named as additional insured on liability policies.

Directly affected

State Fire Marshal's Office

The office is tasked with licensing pyrotechnicians, issuing display permits, and proposing administrative rules for legislative approval.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who must approve a fireworks display on school property?

A request must be submitted in writing to the county superintendent of schools and approved by the county board of education.

What insurance is required for a fireworks display on school property?

The sponsoring organization or entity must provide proof of liability insurance in an amount not less than $1 million, naming the county board of education as an additional insured.

Do all fireworks displays require a permit from the State Fire Marshal?

A valid permit is required for the specific date, time, and location, except for fireworks classified as , which do not require a permit from the State Fire Marshal.

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Where This Stands

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

Procedural history

4 actions

Feb 10, 2026HouseCommittee
To House Education
Feb 10, 2026HouseIntroduced
Introduced in House
Feb 10, 2026HouseCommittee
To Education
Feb 10, 2026HouseIntroduced
Filed for introduction

Version history

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

West Virginia State Fire Marshal, West Virginia Legislature, State Fire Marshal's Office

PersonWest Virginia State Fire Marshal“Authorized to propose rules for legislative approval”Map →

OrganizationWest Virginia Legislature“Legislative body passing the bill”Map →

OrganizationState Fire Marshal's Office“Issues certifications and permits for pyrotechnic displays”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.wvlegislature.gov

Analysis Score

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Significance20
Lowered because this bill did not pass (its text scored 35)
Controversy15
Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
Entertainment5
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