West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 4979: Reinstituting the maintenance of actions for alienation of affection and criminal conversation

In committee Last action January 29, 2026: To House Judiciary

Plain-language summary

HB 4979 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Reinstituting the maintenance of actions for alienation of affection and criminal conversation. Primary sponsor: Bill Ridenour (Republican). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2026): To House Judiciary.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Bill Ridenour (Republican). 10 co-sponsors.