West Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2053: Relating to including the United States Space Force in the definition armed forces
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2053 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to including the United States Space Force in the definition armed forces. Primary sponsor: Doug Smith (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (July 31, 2025): Chapter 177, Acts, Regular Session, 2025.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doug Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Scot Heckert | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Chapter 177, Acts, Regular Session, 2025
- Approved by Governor 3/21/2025 - House Journal
- Approved by Governor 3/21/2025
- Approved by Governor 3/21/2025 - Senate Journal
- To Governor 3/17/2025 - Senate Journal
- To Governor 3/18/2025 - House Journal
- To Governor 3/17/2025
- House received Senate message
- Completed legislative action
- Communicated to House
- Passed Senate (Roll No. 107)
- Read 3rd time
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