West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4176: To allow youth and handicapped hunters to harvest a buck deer or doe during youth/handicapped special hunts
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 4176 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: To allow youth and handicapped hunters to harvest a buck deer or doe during youth/handicapped special hunts. Primary sponsor: Chuck Horst (Republican). It lists 11 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 29, 2026): Chapter 245, Acts, Regular Session, 2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuck Horst | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 95 |
| B | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Eric Brooks | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Adam Burkhammer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| Wayne Clark | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
| Mark Dean | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Laura Kimble | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 71 |
| 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
- Chapter 245, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
- Approved by Governor 4/1/2026
- To Governor 3/18/2026
- Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal
- Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - Senate Journal
- To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate Journal
- Completed legislative action
- Communicated to House
- Passed Senate (Roll No. 531)
- Read 3rd time
- On 3rd reading
- Read 2nd time
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