West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 4049: Relating to the creation of the Criminal Forfeiture Process Act replacing the West Virginia Contraband Forfeiture Act

In committee Last action January 14, 2026: To House Judiciary

Plain-language summary

HB 4049 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the creation of the Criminal Forfeiture Process Act replacing the West Virginia Contraband Forfeiture Act. Primary sponsor: Chuck Horst (Republican). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 14, 2026): To House Judiciary.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Chuck Horst (Republican). 10 co-sponsors.