The bill introduced on March 17, 2025, aims to amend the Code of West Virginia by adding two new sections, 7-1-17 and 8-11-6, which explicitly prohibit both counties and municipalities from enacting rent price controls. This legislation seeks to ensure that local governments do not impose regulations that would limit the pricing of rental properties.

Specifically, Section 7-1-17 states that a county ordinance or order may not enact rent price controls, while Section 8-11-6 establishes the same prohibition for municipal ordinances. The overarching goal of the bill is to prevent local authorities from interfering with rental pricing, thereby promoting a free market approach to housing in West Virginia.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 7-1-17, 8-11-6