West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4191: Relating to providing child care generally
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 4191 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to providing child care generally. Primary sponsor: Bob Fehrenbacher (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 13, 2026): Chapter 66, Acts, Regular Session, 2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Fehrenbacher | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
| Joe Funkhouser | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Walter Hall | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| John Paul Hott | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| Gary Howell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 87 |
“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 66, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
- Became law 4/2/2026
- To Governor 3/18/2026
- Became law without Governor's signature- House Journal
- Became law without Governor's signature - Senate Journal
- To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate Journal
- Completed legislative action
- Communicated to House
- Effective July 1, 2026 (Roll No. 533)
- Passed Senate (Roll No. 532)
- Read 3rd time
- On 3rd reading
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