West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5445: Revising the statute authorizing the West Virginia Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to run background checks.

In committee Last action February 11, 2026: To House Judiciary

Plain-language summary

HB 5445 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Revising the statute authorizing the West Virginia Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to run background checks. Primary sponsor: J.B. Akers (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): To House Judiciary.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: J.B. Akers (Republican).