The bill introduced on February 13, 2026, aims to amend the Code of West Virginia by establishing the Foreign Adversary Contracting Prohibition Act, the Foreign Adversary and Terrorist Agent Registration Act, and the Transnational Repression Act. It introduces new definitions for terms such as "foreign adversary," "scrutinized company," and "foreign adversarial company," which will determine eligibility for state benefits. The bill modifies lobbyist registration requirements, mandating detailed disclosures about their principals, compensation, and affiliations with foreign adversaries, particularly those linked to the People's Republic of China (PRC). It also imposes significant penalties for violations related to lobbying for PRC-affiliated military companies and prohibits public entities from contracting with scrutinized companies for technology-related products or services, with certain exceptions.

Additionally, the bill requires agents of foreign principals from adversary nations or terrorist organizations to file registration statements with the Attorney General, detailing their activities and relationships with foreign entities. It establishes strict penalties for non-compliance and mandates regular updates to registration statements. The legislation emphasizes transparency and accountability, requiring public inspection of filed materials and the creation of a centralized website for reporting transnational repression. The West Virginia State Police will conduct public awareness campaigns and submit reports to the Legislature regarding complaints and foreign interference, while also developing training programs for law enforcement to recognize and respond to transnational repression threats.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 6B-3-2, 6D-2-1, 15-17-1, 15-17-2, 15-17-3, 15-17-4, 15-17-5, 15-17-6, 15-17-7, 15-17-8, 15-17-9, 15-17-10, 15-17-11, 15-17-12, 15-17-13, 15-17-14, 15-17-15, 15-17-16, 15-17-17, 15-17-18, 15-17-19, 15-17-20