WV lawmakers’ hallmark child care legislation becomes law without Morrisey’s signature

By: Amelia Ferrell Knisely

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: April 3, 2026

Words: 1,053

Last Updated: 3 months, 4 weeks ago

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Years in the making, a bill aimed at improving West Virginia’s drastic shortage of child care will become law without Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s signature.

The governor declined to sign the Republican-sponsored legislation that overwhelmingly passed the Senate and House of Delegates this session with strong bipartisan support. Only seven lawmakers — all Republican men — voted no on the bill.

In West Virginia, completed legislation — with or without the governor’s signature …

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