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SB70West Virginia2026 sessionIntroduced

Protecting state and local government systems and data from foreign entities

Plain-language summary

Prohibits state and local government agencies from using or procuring software, applications, or artificial intelligence tools owned by entities based in designated foreign adversary nations, to protect government systems and data from cyberattacks and surveillance.

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History
Jan 14, 2026
SFiled for introduction
Jan 14, 2026
STo Government Organization then Judiciary
Jan 14, 2026
SIntroduced in Senate
Jan 14, 2026
STo Government Organization
Feb 6, 2026
SReported do pass, but first to Judiciary
Feb 6, 2026
STo Judiciary
Progress
IntroducedJan 14, 2026
Engrossed
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into law
Sponsors
PR
Sen. Patricia Rucker (R)Prime sponsor
TW
Sen. Tom Willis (R)
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