West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 4494: Providing an exemption for a non-resident landowner, their spouse and their children from the requirement of purchasing a non-resident hunting hicense while hunting on their land in this state.

In committee Last action January 20, 2026: To House Agriculture, Commerce and Tourism

Plain-language summary

HB 4494 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Providing an exemption for a non-resident landowner, their spouse and their children from the requirement of purchasing a non-resident hunting hicense while hunting on their land in this state. Primary sponsor: Jim Butler (Republican). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 20, 2026): To House Agriculture, Commerce and Tourism.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jim Butler (Republican). 10 co-sponsors.