AARP West Virginia

New report: 59 million family caregivers provide care equivalent to the amount of work done by 23.8 million full-time workers. spr.ly/6017B65WuW

ICYMI: @AARPWV State Director Gaylene Miller joined Rick Johnson on the latest edition of @NXSTMediaGroup @WOWK13News Inside WV Politics to discuss a successful @wvlegislature session of advocacy, working on behalf of older WV’ians. #wvlegis Watch here: facebook.com/reel/302429459…

On a 96-0 vote, @wvhouse concurs with @wvsenate amendments and passes HB 4990, establishing criminal penalties and punishments for the crime of gift card fraud. This vote completed legislative action on @AARPWV-supported bills for the 2026 @wvlegislature session. #wvlegis

Today at @wvlegislature: On a 93-4 vote, @wvhouse concurs with @wvsenate amendments and passes House Bill 5353, establishing licensing and regulatory requirements for Cryptocurrency ATM kiosks. #wvlegis

Today at @wvlegislature: On a 34-0 vote, @wvsenate concurs with @wvhouse amendments to SB 54, establishing criminal penalties for abuse and neglect of incapacitated adults. #wvlegis

Today at @wvlegislature: On a 34-0 vote, @wvsenate concurs with @wvhouse amendments to SB 617, enacting "report and hold" protections for banks and financial service providers in suspected cases of financial exploitation. #wvlegis

Senators overwhelmingly passed legislation meant to better regulate the kinds of cryptocurrency kiosks that have been popping up in storefronts. wvmetronews.com/2026/03/13/sen…

"reflects this Legislature's commitment to protecting our most vulnerable residents. We thank @wvlegislature for its leadership and look forward to @wvgovernor signing these important consumer-protection bills into law." - @gamiller 3/3 #wvlegis

Statement from @AARPWV State Director @gamiller, commending @wvsenate @wvhouse for legislative action taken during 2026 @wvlegislature session to address fraud and financial exploitation, enhancing protections for consumers and older West Virginians. #wvlegis

"Today's passage of HB 5353 - making West Virginia the 21st state to adopt safeguards against cryptocurrency ATM-related fraud - along with new measures addressing financial exploitation (SB 617) and gift card fraud (HB 4990)..." - @gamiller 2/3 #wvlegis

"West Virginians sent a clear message ahead of the 2026 legislative session: they want stronger protections from fraud and scams. In a recent AARP survey, 85% of Mountain State voters 18+ said lawmakers should take more action..." - @gamiller 1/3 #wvlegis

Today at @wvlegislature: On a 95-0 vote, @wvhouse passes SB 617 - enacting "report and hold" protections for banks and financial service providers in suspected cases of financial exploitation. #wvlegis

🚨West Virginia becomes 21st state to pass legislation to protect consumers from crypto-kiosks-related scams, as @wvsenate advances HB 5353 on a 33-1 vote. The legislation moves to @wvhouse for concurrence. #wvlegis

Today at @wvlegislature: On a 96-0 vote, @wvhouse passes Com. Sub. for SB 54, establishing criminal penalties for abuse or neglect of incapacitated adults. wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bi… #wvlegis

Today at @wvlegislature: A busy Day 59 of activity on AARP-supported legislation in @wvsenate @wvhouse, as the 2026 regular session winds down to its Saturday midnight conclusion. Follow all the floor action here throughout the day: wvlegislature.gov/live.cfm #wvlegis

Tonight at @wvlegislature: @wvsenate advances HB 5353, legislation addressing Cryptocurrency ATM kiosk fraud and establishing licensure/regulatory requirements. The bill is advanced to 2nd reading. #wvlegis

Today at @wvlegislature: @wvsenate Finance Committee advances legislation addressing Cryptocurrency ATM kiosk fraud. House Bill 5353, establishing licensure and regulatory requirements, moves to the @wvsenate floor for further consideration. #wvlegis wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bi…

🚨On Day 57 of the 60-day @wvlegislature Regular Session, the @wvsenate Finance Committee is set to take up Crypto ATM fraud legislation - @wvhouse HB 5353 - on this afternoon's committee agenda at 3 p.m. #wvlegis

Today at @wvlegislature: @wvsenate passed HB 4990, @AARPWV-supported legislation establishing criminal penalties/punishments for the crime of gift card fraud. The bill now moves back to @wvhouse for concurrence. #wvlegis #fraudwatchnetwork

Today at @wvlegislature: @wvsenate passed and completed legislative action on HB 4599, updating WV CARES background check, prescreening and variance processes for individuals seeking employment in positions serving vulnerable populations. #wvlegis