West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 4451: Relating to establishing the Veteran Justice Act allowing conditional opportunity for veterans to avoid a record conviction

In committee Last action January 16, 2026: To House Judiciary

Plain-language summary

HB 4451 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to establishing the Veteran Justice Act allowing conditional opportunity for veterans to avoid a record conviction. Primary sponsor: Rick Hillenbrand (Republican). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 16, 2026): To House Judiciary.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Rick Hillenbrand (Republican). 7 co-sponsors.