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SB 252WEST VIRGINIASession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

West Virginia authorizes Office of Technology cyber reporting rule

Original title: Office of Technology rule relating to cyber reporting

Last action · February 11, 2026: Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 251Sponsor: Patricia Rucker

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What This Bill Proposed

West Virginia authorizes the Office of Technology to enforce a regarding cyber reporting, following modifications made to meet legislative committee objections.

Why it matters

Enables state-level implementation of cyber reporting standards previously reviewed and modified by the -Making Review Committee.

Background

In West Virginia, state agencies must submit administrative rules to the Legislature for formal authorization through bills introduced during the legislative session. 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

Office of Technology

Receives legislative authorization to promulgate and enforce the cyber reporting legislative rule.

Key Facts

Authorizes the legislative rule relating to cyber reporting filed by the Office of Technology in the State Register on July 18, 2025.
Incorporates modifications made by the Office of Technology to meet objections raised by the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee.
References the refiled rule in the State Register dated August 14, 2025 (163 CSR 03).
Amends and reenacts §64-2-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Senate Bill 252 do?

It officially authorizes the Office of Technology to a specific regarding cyber reporting.

Were any changes made to the rule before authorization?

Yes, the rule was modified by the Office of Technology to meet the objections of the -Making Review Committee and refiled on August 14, 2025.

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Where This Stands

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

Procedural history

5 actions

Feb 11, 2026Senate
Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 251
Jan 15, 2026SenateCommittee
To Judiciary
Jan 15, 2026SenateIntroduced
Introduced in Senate
Jan 15, 2026SenateCommittee
To Judiciary
Jan 15, 2026SenateIntroduced
Filed for introduction

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Connected Entities

Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee, Office of Technology

OrganizationLegislative Rule-Making Review Committee“Committee that reviewed and raised objections to the initial rule”Map →

OrganizationOffice of Technology“State agency authorized to promulgate the cyber reporting rule”Map →

Sources

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www.wvlegislature.gov

Analysis Score

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Significance20
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Controversy10
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