Nonpartisan · Data from OpenStates / Plural Policy · West Virginia
Democratic
· Delegate
Kayla Young
Represents District 56 in the House of Delegates.
Votes with Democrats
89%
on 109 party-line votes · House Democrats median 93%
Cast a vote
96%
Yea or Nay on 693 of 721 roll calls · House median 98%
Their bills that became law
1 of 89
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 0
Roll calls on record
721
2026 Regular Session
Votes and bills updated Oct 6, 2026 from LegiScan (CC BY 4.0), which republishes the legislature’s own records. Profile details from OpenStates / Plural Policy. Figures cover 2026 Regular Session.
How Kayla Young votes
A party-line vote is a roll call where most voting Democrats and most voting Republicans took opposite sides. Absences and not-voting are never counted. Same method as our Congress pages.
Where Kayla Young sits in the House
Each dot is one member of the House, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. Kayla Young is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
12 of 109 party-line votes, most recent 10 shown.
HB4865 · Providing for a program allowing election official trainees to be appointed as election officials
House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 672) · 2026-03-14 · Passed 82–14 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB5441 · Reforming State Personnel System
Effective July 1, 2026 (Roll No. 650) · 2026-03-14 · Passed 74–23 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB4012 · Relating to reducing the regulatory burden on utility companies when constructing and maintaining electric power generation and transmission facilities within this state
Motion for previous question adopted (Roll No. 595) · 2026-03-14 · Passed 72–24 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB643 · Discontinuing WV Supreme Court of Appeals Public Campaign Financing Program
Passed House (Roll No. 544) · 2026-03-13 · Passed 85–9 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB645 · Prohibiting surprise billing of ground emergency medical services by nonparticipating providers
Motion to reconsider amendment (Roll No. 434) · 2026-03-12 · Passed 49–46 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB531 · Establishing First Amendment Preservation Act
Effective July 1, 2026 (Roll No. 425) · 2026-03-12 · Passed 87–7 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB5074 · Relating to changing the allocation of proceeds in the Medical Cannabis Program Fund.
Amendment adopted (Roll No. 297) · 2026-03-04 · Passed 47–46 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB256 · Authorizing DEP to promulgate legislative rules
Effective from passage (Roll No. 138) · 2026-02-20 · Passed 86–10 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB4852 · Relating to regulation of foods
Passed House (Roll No. 106) · 2026-02-17 · Passed 77–18 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB4865 · Providing for a program allowing election official trainees to be appointed as election officials
Passed House (Roll No. 93) · 2026-02-16 · Passed 85–10 · most Democrats voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
HB4958 · To create the Southern Coalfield Resiliency and Revitalization Program
Amendment rejected (Roll No. 147) · 2026-02-20 · Failed 48–48
HB5074 · Relating to changing the allocation of proceeds in the Medical Cannabis Program Fund.
Amendment adopted (Roll No. 297) · 2026-03-04 · Passed 47–46
HB5525 · To create the “Southern West Virginia Clean Water Fund” to be used in water emergencies or to upgrade infrastructure so residences can get clean water.
Dispensed with Constitutional Rule (Roll No. 347) · 2026-03-04 · Failed 46–47
HB5537 · Repealing obsolete and outdated sections of the Education code.
Motion to consider rejected (Roll No. 694) · 2026-03-14 · Failed 47–49
SB137 · Modifying parole eligibility for crime of second degree murder and voluntary manslaughter
Amendment rejected (Roll No. 360) · 2026-03-06 · Failed 45–47
Republicans they vote with most
Share of contested roll calls (the losing side got at least 10%) where both voted and landed on the same side. Unanimous votes are left out, because on those everyone agrees.
Elliott PrittRepublican · District 50 · 116 shared contested votes
65%
Jordan BridgesRepublican · District 33 · 116 shared contested votes
63%
Bill BellRepublican · District 8 · 129 shared contested votes
63%
Their session, month by month
Dark bars are roll calls they were recorded on each month; the red part is the ones without a Yea or Nay (28 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Kayla Young was a primary sponsor of this session. Most bills from either party never leave committee; in Illinois many never get past the Assignments or Rules committee.
Introduced89
Out of committee1
Passed one chamber1
Passed both chambers1
Became law1
Never left committee88
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 0 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Health 20Education (K12) 9Taxation 7Insurance 6Consumer Protection 5Elections 4
West Virginia ALS Care Services Act
The purpose of this bill is to create the ALS Care Services Act.
Became lawBecame law 4/2/2026 · 2026-04-02
Relating to due process and rights
The purpose of this bill is to codify due process rights upon arrest.
Not out of committeeTo House Judiciary · 2026-02-16
Require all American flags offered for retail sale in the State be manufactured in the United States of America.
The purpose of this bill is to require that all American flags sold for retail in the state are made in America.
Not out of committeeTo House Judiciary · 2026-02-16
Certified Professional Midwife Licensing and Regulation.
The purpose of this bill is to create and regulate the certified professional midwife.
Not out of committeeTo House Health and Human Resources · 2026-02-13
Relating to personal information disclosure
The purpose of this bill is to limit the information given by government agencies for the purpose of enforcing federal immigration laws.
Not out of committeeTo House Judiciary · 2026-02-10
Relating to lease termination and tenant privacy
The purpose of this bill is to provide for a tenant's right to contact emergency services, leave a lease due to violence or threats of violence, and to ensure tenant privacy from landlords.
Not out of committeeTo House Judiciary · 2026-02-09
Relating to protection of personal information
The purpose of this bill is to provide that protection of personal information applies to members of the Legislature.
Not out of committeeTo House Judiciary · 2026-02-09
To allow patients to refuse residents and medical students from observing or performing medical care on patients
The purpose of this bill is to allow for patients to refuse to have their procedures observed by residents of the hospital or medical students.
Not out of committeeTo House Health and Human Resources · 2026-02-09
Agricultural Right to Repair Act
The purpose of this bill is to create the Agricultural Right to Repair Act. The bill promotes farmer repair choice and competition by requiring manufacturers of agriculture equipment to make available to owners and independent repair providers, on fair and reasonable terms, the documentation, parts,…
Not out of committeeTo House Judiciary · 2026-02-09
Relating to coercive control in domestic violence
The purpose of this bill is to update the definition of domestic violence.
Not out of committeeTo House Judiciary · 2026-02-09
Relating to federal law enforcement in specific locations
The purpose of this bill is to restrict certain immigration enforcement actions in specific locations.
Not out of committeeTo House Judiciary · 2026-02-09
Relating to Animal Abuse
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit activities connected with sexual abuse of an animal; establish criminal penalties; provide for forfeiture of animals, payment of associated costs, and restrictions on owning animals upon conviction.
Not out of committeeTo House Judiciary · 2026-02-09
Right to run
The purpose of this resolution is to reestablish eligibility requirements for officers and employees of the state and certain political subdivisions thereof to serve in the Legislature.
Not out of committeeTo House Judiciary · 2026-02-03
To prohibit convenience fees for tenant’s of rental properties
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit convenience fees for tenants of rental properties.
Not out of committeeTo House Judiciary · 2026-02-03
Permitting civil remedies for the unauthorized disclosure of intimate images
The purpose of this bill is to permit a civil action for the unauthorized disclosure of an intimate image, to permit civil remedies for the unauthorized disclosure of intimate images, to provide a short title, to create definitions, to provide for a civil action, to…
Not out of committeeTo House Judiciary · 2026-02-03
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HB5212 · 2026-03-15
Relating to financial aid for post-secondary education. (House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 671))
HB4138 · 2026-03-14
Relating to persons convicted of a crime (House concurred in Senate amendment with amendment (Roll No. 597))
HB4138 · 2026-03-14
Relating to persons convicted of a crime (Effective from passage (Roll No. 598))
SB701 · 2026-03-14
Relating to authority of sheriff's commission for collection of taxes (Passed House (Roll No. 601))
SB997 · 2026-03-14
Allowing certain hospital staff members to begin withdrawing from retirement benefits in certain circumstances (Passed House (Roll No. 616))
SB997 · 2026-03-14
Allowing certain hospital staff members to begin withdrawing from retirement benefits in certain circumstances (Effective from passage (Roll No. 617))
HB4012 · 2026-03-14
Relating to reducing the regulatory burden on utility companies when constructing and maintaining electric power generation and transmission facilities within this state (Motion for previous question adopted (Roll No. 595))
SB944 · 2026-03-14
Expanding categories of eligible federal law-enforcement officers authorized to enforce state laws (Passed House (Roll No. 609))
SB900 · 2026-03-14
Including certain correctional facilities as "targeted facility" (Passed House (Roll No. 603))
SB1038 · 2026-03-14
Adjusting salaries for certain administrative law judges (Passed House (Roll No. 622))
SB1038 · 2026-03-14
Adjusting salaries for certain administrative law judges (Effective from passage (Roll No. 623))
SB1053 · 2026-03-14
Authorizing Unemployment Automation and Administration Fund to modernize and enhance WorkForce West Virginia (Passed House (Roll No. 626))
SB1053 · 2026-03-14
Authorizing Unemployment Automation and Administration Fund to modernize and enhance WorkForce West Virginia (Effective July 1, 2026 (Roll No. 627))
SB982 · 2026-03-14
Creating Neighborhood Access Road Program (Passed House (Roll No. 614))
HB4364 · 2026-03-14
Relating to concurrent juvenile jurisdiction on military installations (House concurred in Senate amendment with amendment (Roll No. 593))
SB906 · 2026-03-14
Permitting lawful prescription of crystalline polymorph psilocybin under FDA recommendations (Passed House (Roll No. 604))
SB1026 · 2026-03-14
Increasing criminal penalties and fines for disturbing religious worship (Passed House (Roll No. 620))
SB913 · 2026-03-14
Removing annual report requirement for WV Research Trust Fund (Passed House (Roll No. 605))
HB4412 · 2026-03-14
Require certain websites to utilize age verification methods to prevent minors from accessing content (House concurred in Senate amend with amend, passed bill (Roll No. 599))
SB1064 · 2026-03-14
Redefining "long-term substitute" as it relates to public school personnel (Passed House (Roll No. 629))
HB4415 · 2026-03-14
Creating crime of attempting to smuggle contraband into federal correctional institutions within the state (House concurred in Senate amendment and title amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 631))
HB5638 · 2026-03-14
Relating to the requirements of the state’s cyber security program and responsibilities and authority of the state chief information security officer (House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 644))
HB4463 · 2026-03-14
Relating to the Board of Sanitarians (House concurred in Senate amendment and title amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 633))
HB4463 · 2026-03-14
Relating to the Board of Sanitarians (Effective from passage (Roll No. 634))
HB4610 · 2026-03-14
Safeguard the Right-To-Try Cutting-Edge Medicine Act (House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 639))
HB4010 · 2026-03-14
Providing a statutory program for loaning financial assistance to local airports for airplane hangar construction in this state (House concurred in Senate amend with amend, passed bill (Roll No. 600))
SB1059 · 2026-03-14
Relating to agreements between solid waste motor carriers and commercial customers (Passed House (Roll No. 628))
HB4106 · 2026-03-14
Allowing constitutional carry for 18- to 20-year-olds (House concurred in Senate amendment with amendment (Roll No. 596))
HB4999 · 2026-03-14
Relating to crimes against athletic officials (House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 642))
SB947 · 2026-03-14
Providing birth certificate copies to homeless individuals under 18 (Passed House (Roll No. 610))
SB952 · 2026-03-14
Transferring Court Security Fund (Passed House (Roll No. 612))
SB916 · 2026-03-14
Using “A.C.” as name ending for accounting corporation (Passed House (Roll No. 606))
SB916 · 2026-03-14
Using “A.C.” as name ending for accounting corporation (Effective July 1, 2026 (Roll No. 607))
HB5214 · 2026-03-14
Relating to drug testing of parents who have had abuse and/or neglect claims substantiated against them prior to reunification. (House concurred in Senate amendment with amendment and title amendment (Roll No. 646))
SB977 · 2026-03-14
Creating benefit for duty-related partial disability (Passed House (Roll No. 613))
SB985 · 2026-03-14
Relating to registration and enforcement of kratom products (Passed House (Roll No. 615))
HB5694 · 2026-03-14
Supplemental appropriation to Department of Education, fund 0313. (Dispensed with Constitutional Rule (Roll No. 590))
HB5694 · 2026-03-14
Supplemental appropriation to Department of Education, fund 0313. (Passed House (Roll No. 591))
HB5694 · 2026-03-14
Supplemental appropriation to Department of Education, fund 0313. (Effective from passage (Roll No. 592))
SB899 · 2026-03-14
Permitting certain teachers to be certified to work as school principals (Passed House (Roll No. 602))
HB4483 · 2026-03-14
Relating to funeral service licensure and administration (House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 635))
HB4483 · 2026-03-14
Relating to funeral service licensure and administration (Effective July 1, 2026 (Roll No. 636))
SB927 · 2026-03-14
Clarifying Commissioner of Agriculture's authority to regulate bees (Passed House (Roll No. 608))
HB5564 · 2026-03-14
Relating to deputy sheriffs’ vacation time (House concurred in Senate amend with amend, passed bill (Roll No. 594))
SB950 · 2026-03-14
Relating to mileage and expenses of judges (Passed House (Roll No. 611))
HB5086 · 2026-03-14
Relating to peer support services (House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 653))
HB4546 · 2026-03-14
Providing for biennial reporting instead of annual reporting for business organizations. (House concurred in Senate amendment and title amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 638))
SB1043 · 2026-03-14
Supplemental appropriation to Department of Agriculture, fund 1401 (Passed House (Roll No. 624))
SB1043 · 2026-03-14
Supplemental appropriation to Department of Agriculture, fund 1401 (Effective from passage (Roll No. 625))
HB4577 · 2026-03-14
Relating to driver’s licenses (House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 675))
HB5480 · 2026-03-14
Relating to establishing the West Virginia Youth Summer Employment and Career Readiness Program. (House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 661))
HB4345 · 2026-03-14
Relating to the preservation of missing persons records and evidence (House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 677))
SB1033 · 2026-03-14
Clarifying powers and duties of Commissioner of Agriculture over state-owned land (Passed House (Roll No. 621))
HB5462 · 2026-03-14
Relating to Mine Subsidence (House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 658))
SB558 · 2026-03-14
Relating to school bus safety violations by vehicle operators (House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 657))
SB1008 · 2026-03-14
Relating to statute of limitations for asbestos and silica litigation (Passed House (Roll No. 618))
SB1008 · 2026-03-14
Relating to statute of limitations for asbestos and silica litigation (Effective from passage (Roll No. 619))
HB5401 · 2026-03-14
Relating to voting in West Virginia elections while residing overseas (House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 651))
HB5401 · 2026-03-14
Relating to voting in West Virginia elections while residing overseas (Effective July 1, 2027 (Roll No. 652))
HB4366 · 2026-03-14
Relating to military interpersonal violence (House concurred in Senate amendment and title amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 630))
Complete voting record from LegiScan (showing the 60 most recent of 721 total roll-call votes this session).
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