West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5409: Relating to the ownership of water and minerals in dissolved or undissolved form in produced liquids and solids related to oil and gas drilling.

In committee Last action February 10, 2026: To House Energy and Public Works

Plain-language summary

HB 5409 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on February 10, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the ownership of water and minerals in dissolved or undissolved form in produced liquids and solids related to oil and gas drilling. Primary sponsor: Tristan Leavitt (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 10, 2026): To House Energy and Public Works.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Tristan Leavitt (Republican). 5 co-sponsors.