West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5479: Relating to prohibiting concealment of a law-enforcement officer’s identity or authority.

In committee Last action February 12, 2026: To House Judiciary

Plain-language summary

HB 5479 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to prohibiting concealment of a law-enforcement officer’s identity or authority. Primary sponsor: Sean Hornbuckle (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2026): To House Judiciary.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Sean Hornbuckle (Democratic). 5 co-sponsors.