West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5502: Amending the Human Rights Act to allow regulation of traits associated with a person’s race only for nondiscriminatory purposes

In committee Last action February 13, 2026: To House Government Organization

Plain-language summary

HB 5502 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on February 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Amending the Human Rights Act to allow regulation of traits associated with a person’s race only for nondiscriminatory purposes. Primary sponsor: Hamilton. It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 13, 2026): To House Government Organization.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Hamilton. 5 co-sponsors.