West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4049: Relating to the creation of the Criminal Forfeiture Process Act replacing the West Virginia Contraband Forfeiture Act
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 4049 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the creation of the Criminal Forfeiture Process Act replacing the West Virginia Contraband Forfeiture Act. Primary sponsor: Chuck Horst (Republican). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 14, 2026): To House Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuck Horst | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 95 |
| Wayne Clark | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
| Mark Dean | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Rick Hillenbrand | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| Laura Kimble | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 71 |
| Phil Mallow | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 75 |
| Martin | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Ian Masters | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 91 |
| Phillips | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bill Ridenour | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 100 |
| Ward | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- To House Judiciary
- Introduced in House
- To Judiciary
- Filed for introduction