This bill, introduced on February 5, 2026, aims to recognize and declare specific claims against various state departments and agencies in West Virginia as moral obligations of the state. The claims include amounts owed to the Department of Education, Department of Health and Human Resources, Department of Health Facilities, Division of Corrections, Division of Highways, Division of Motor Vehicles, and the West Virginia Army National Guard. The total amount to be paid from the General Revenue Fund is $160,655.07, while the State Road Fund will cover $259,506.46, bringing the total to $420,161.53. The Auditor is directed to issue warrants for these payments.

The bill stipulates that before any payments are made to claimants, the Legislative Claims Commission must obtain a release from each claimant, ensuring that they relinquish any further claims related to the matters addressed in this legislation. This process is intended to provide full compensation to the claimants while protecting the state from future liabilities regarding these claims.