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Read. Follow. Verify.West Virginia creates two-year produce market pilot program for food deserts
Last action · February 3, 2026: To House Government OrganizationSponsor: Kayla Young
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What This Bill Proposed
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture must establish a two-year pilot program to bring weekly fresh produce markets to three food desert communities, including at least one rural area. Partnering providers are required to accept various payment methods, offer reduced-price packages, and donate surplus food to local nonprofits.
Residents in designated food desert areas gain access to weekly fresh fruit and vegetable markets with reduced-price options and educational materials, while participating providers must meet supply reliability standards and donate unsold surplus to local food banks.
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.
Residents of food desert communities
Residents gain access to weekly fresh produce markets, reduced-price packages, and educational storage and recipe guides.
Partnering providers
Providers must meet reliability standards, accept multiple payment forms, offer reduced-price options, and donate surplus food.
Food banks and pantries
Nonprofit food distributors receive surplus produce donations at the end of each market.
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This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.
Procedural history
4 actions- Feb 3, 2026HouseCommitteeTo House Government Organization
- Feb 3, 2026HouseIntroducedIntroduced in House
- Feb 3, 2026HouseCommitteeTo Government Organization
- Feb 3, 2026HouseIntroducedFiled for introduction
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance20Lowered because this bill did not pass (its text scored 45)
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