West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 4596: Prohibiting subdivisions and local entities from adopting policies that prohibit or restrict cooperation with federal immigration law enforcement.

In committee Last action January 20, 2026: To House Judiciary

Plain-language summary

HB 4596 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibiting subdivisions and local entities from adopting policies that prohibit or restrict cooperation with federal immigration law enforcement. Primary sponsor: Tresa Howell (Republican). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 20, 2026): To House Judiciary.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Tresa Howell (Republican). 10 co-sponsors.