West Virginia Requires Governor to Develop Comprehensive Crisis Preparedness Plans

Original title: Creating plans to protect West Virginia from major crises

Last action · February 11, 2026: To House Government OrganizationSponsors: Bill Ridenour and 10 others

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What This Bill Proposed

West Virginia House Bill 4769 requires the Governor to develop comprehensive whole-of-government preparedness plans addressing existential and major threats, including nuclear war, energy grid disruptions, and major cyber-attacks.

Why it matters

The measure establishes legally mandated state protocols and reporting deadlines for emergency response strategies, requiring the Department of Homeland Security to brief legislative committees annually starting in 2027.

Background

House Bill 4769 originates from the West Virginia Legislature's 2026 regular session and was reported out of the Subcommittee on Government Administration. 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

West Virginia residents

State residents are protected by newly mandated emergency preparedness, mitigation, and recovery plans for major crises.

Directly affected

Department of Homeland Security

The department is required to brief legislative committees on tentative plans and ongoing state mitigation measures.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What specific threats must the crisis preparedness plans cover?

The plans must prioritize nuclear war, major energy grid disruptions, major cyber-attacks on communications systems, invasion, and insurrection.

When are the final plans due?

Final plans must be completed by July 30, 2027.

Who is responsible for briefing the legislature on the plans?

The Department of Homeland Security must brief the Interim Joint Standing Committee on Government Organization.

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Where This Stands

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

Procedural history

6 actions

Feb 11, 2026HouseCommittee
To House Government Organization
Jan 23, 2026HouseCommittee
To House Government Adminstration
Jan 23, 2026HouseCommittee
To House Government Organization
Jan 23, 2026HouseIntroduced
Introduced in House
Jan 23, 2026HouseCommittee
To Government Organization
Jan 23, 2026HouseIntroduced
Filed for introduction

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