West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 4648: To ensure felonies or violent misdemeanors are not eligible for personal recognizance discharge from jail

In committee Last action January 21, 2026: To House Judiciary

Plain-language summary

HB 4648 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: To ensure felonies or violent misdemeanors are not eligible for personal recognizance discharge from jail. Primary sponsor: Joe Funkhouser (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2026): To House Judiciary.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Joe Funkhouser (Republican). 1 co-sponsor.