Bill

HB 5398

Relating to dates and deposits for Oil and Gas Well Plugging

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Bill Anderson and 4 co-sponsors

HB 5398 adjusts West Virginia's oil and gas well-plugging timelines and financial deposit requirements to clarify operator obligations for abandoning wells safely.

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