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HB4178Introduced in the House of Delegates

To challenge the necessity of needing a municipal or county license as well as a WV State license for doing business

IntroducedHouse Local Governments

Introduced by Phil Mallow, District 75

What does this bill do?

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Official description

The purpose of this bill is to provide that any person who has obtained a business registration certificate to engage in business in West Virginia, may not be required to obtain a business registration license by a municipality or county.

Where it stands

To House Local Governments

January 14, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Government Organization

  3. Introduced in House

  4. To House Government Organization

  5. To House Local Governments

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