West Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
West Virginia HB4471: Approved sewage systems for rental property
Status: Passed one chamber, February 27, 2026
What the bill says
To amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §37-6-30a, relating to landlord and tenant; and requiring approved sewage systems for all rental properties. Article 6. Landlord and tenant. §37-6-30a. Sewage requirements for rental properties. All rental properties in this state must be equipped with approved septic systems or sewer systems and not straight piping of sewage. NOTE: The purpose of this bill is to require approved sewage systems for all rental properties. Strike-throughs indicate language that would be stricken from a heading or the.
From the engrossed text, February 11, 2026:
A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §37-6-30a, relating to landlord and tenant; and requiring approved sewage systems for all rental properties. Article 6. Landlord and tenant. §37-6-30a. Sewage requirements for rental properties. All rental properties in this state must be equipped with approved septic systems or sewer systems and not straight piping of sewage. NOTE: The purpose of this bill is to require approved sewage systems for all rental properties. Strike-throughs indicate language that would be stricken from a heading or the present law and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.
Sponsors
- Green, David (R, 036) · primary sponsor
- Hott, John Paul (R, 085)
- Daniel Linville (R)
- Heckert, Scot C. (R, 013)
- Moore, Erica (R, 015)
- Jeffries, Dean (R, 061)