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IntroducedHB4498 · 2026 Regular Session · Updated January 19, 2026

Relating to clarifying the Right to Farm Act relating to residential agricultural operations and the protection of agriculture through Urban Beekeeping

Filed by Daniel Linville(R · District HD-022)Official link pending verification · co-sponsored by 2 legislators

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The purpose of this bill is to clarify the Right to Farm Act and the intent of the legislature to promote agriculture through agricultural businesses, promote the health of West Virginians and the West Virginia economy, and promote the protection of West Virginia agriculture through urban horticulture and beekeeping.

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Primary sponsor · House
Daniel Linville(R · District HD-022)Official link pending verification
Co-sponsor · House
Wayne Clark(R · District HD-099)Official link pending verification
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Michael Hornby(R · District HD-093)Official link pending verification
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Last action: To House Government Organization (January 19, 2026)

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  1. Filed for introduction
    January 19, 2026 · House
  2. To Government Organization
    January 19, 2026 · House
  3. Introduced in House
    January 19, 2026 · House
  4. To House Government Organization
    January 19, 2026 · House
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