West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4138: Relating to persons convicted of a crime
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 4138 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to persons convicted of a crime. Primary sponsor: J.B. Akers (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (August 13, 2026): Chapter 102, Acts, Regular Session, 2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.B. Akers | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Jonathan Pinson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
“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 102, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
- Approved by Governor 4/1/2026
- To Governor 3/25/2026
- Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal
- Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - Senate Journal
- To Governor 3/25/2026 - Senate Journal
- Effective ninety days from passage
- Completed legislative action
- Communicated to House
- Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 687)
- House Message received
- Communicated to Senate
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