West Virginia Senate Bill 491: WV Volunteer State Defense Guard Act

West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

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.

Latest action

To Military (2026-01-19)

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