West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4412: Require certain websites to utilize age verification methods to prevent minors from accessing content
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 4412 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Require certain websites to utilize age verification methods to prevent minors from accessing content. Primary sponsor: Geno Chiarelli (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 13, 2026): Chapter 70, Acts, Regular Session, 2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geno Chiarelli | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 78 |
| Joe Funkhouser | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Scot Heckert | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| 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 70, 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
- Completed legislative action
- Communicated to House
- Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 685)
- House Message received
- Communicated to Senate
- House concurred in Senate amend with amend, passed bill (Roll No. 599)
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