West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5602: Provide a statutory mechanism allowing property owners of undeveloped or unimproved land located within municipal boundaries to petition for annexation of their property into the county.

In committee Last action February 16, 2026: To House Government Organization

Plain-language summary

HB 5602 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on February 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Provide a statutory mechanism allowing property owners of undeveloped or unimproved land located within municipal boundaries to petition for annexation of their property into the county. Primary sponsor: Joe Funkhouser (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 16, 2026): To House Government Organization.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Joe Funkhouser (Republican). 4 co-sponsors.