StateWest Virginia

HB 4191: Relating to providing child care generally

Bob FehrenbacherIntroduced

HB 4191 status: Introduced — Chapter 66, Acts, Regular Session, 2026 (updated Aug 13, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score50/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 40/100

Bill summary

Official

This bill is about making changes to child care. It is currently being discussed in the House of Representatives.

Key analysis

Constitutionality50%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct sector effect identified

Risks

  • No direct sector effect identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Potential for workforce stabilization

Risks

  • Details on fiscal impact or tax structure unavailable

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Potential expansion of accessibility

Risks

  • Implementation specifics are unknown
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Specific policy shifts and regulatory changes cannot be evaluated due to lack of descriptive data

Limitation

Abstract provided contains no substantive details on bill provisions

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Chapter 66, Acts, Regular Session, 2026

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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