West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4198: E-Verify Safe Harbor Act
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 4198 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: E-Verify Safe Harbor Act. Primary sponsor: Elías Coop-González (Republican). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 14, 2026): Senate requests House to concur.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elías Coop-González | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 67 |
| Eric Brooks | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Dana Ferrell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Dave Foggin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Mike Hornby | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 93 |
| Linville | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Margitta Mazzocchi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Pat McGeehan | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Phillips | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Pritt | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bill Ridenour | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 100 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate requests House to concur
- Morris title amendment adopted
- Passed Senate (Roll No. 702)
- Committee amendment as amended adopted (Voice vote)
- Morris amend. to committee amendment adopted (Voice vote)
- Rose amend. to committee amendment rejected (Voice vote)
- Committee amendment reported
- Having been read 3rd time 3/13/2026
- Laid over on 3rd reading 3/13/2026 with right to amend
- Deferred until foot of 2nd reading
- Read 3rd time
- On 3rd reading with right to amend
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