SB491Introduced in the Senate
WV Volunteer State Defense Guard Act
Introduced by Laura Wakim Chapman, District 1
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to establish the West Virginia Volunteer State Guard. The West Virginia National Guard is often called to other duties such as filling roles as corrections officers in West Virginia prisons, filling staffing shortages in our West Virginia hospitals, etc. Knowing that natural disasters often plague our state, West Virginia is left vulnerable when the National Guard is called to other duties. This volunteer state guard will not cost the taxpayers any money.
Where it stands
To Military
January 19, 2026
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Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Military then Finance
Introduced in Senate
To Military
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