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HB 5595WEST VIRGINIASession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

West Virginia Bill HB 5595 exempts fully disabled veterans from personal property taxes

Original title: Eliminating property tax payments for fully disabled veterans.

Last action · February 16, 2026: To House FinanceSponsor: Jeff Campbell

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What This Bill Proposed

West Virginia House Bill 5595 exempts personal property belonging to fully disabled veterans from state taxation, applying this relief to individuals with a 100 percent within the United States Armed Forces.

Who It Would Have Affected

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Directly affected

fully disabled veterans

Their personal property is exempted from state property taxation.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who qualifies for the personal property tax exemption under HB 5595?

Veterans who have a 100 percent within the Armed Forces of the United States qualify for the personal property tax exemption.

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Where This Stands

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

Procedural history

4 actions

Feb 16, 2026HouseCommittee
To House Finance
Feb 16, 2026HouseIntroduced
Introduced in House
Feb 16, 2026HouseCommittee
To Finance
Feb 16, 2026HouseIntroduced
Filed for introduction

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

House Finance, Jeff Campbell, Armed Forces of the United States

OrganizationHouse Finance“Committee to which House Bill 5595 was referred”Map →

PersonJeff Campbell“Delegate who introduced House Bill 5595”Map →

OrganizationArmed Forces of the United States“Branch of service defining disability ratings for the tax exemption”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.wvlegislature.gov

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