West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4448: Removing bona fide schools, public libraries, and museums from the list of exemptions from criminal liability relating to distribution and display to minor of obscene matter
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 4448 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Removing bona fide schools, public libraries, and museums from the list of exemptions from criminal liability relating to distribution and display to minor of obscene matter. Primary sponsor: Rick Hillenbrand (Republican). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 16, 2026): To House Education.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Hillenbrand | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| Geno Chiarelli | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 78 |
| Elías Coop-González | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 67 |
| Joe Funkhouser | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Chuck Horst | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 95 |
| Tresa Howell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
| Laura Kimble | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 71 |
| Margitta Mazzocchi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Pritt | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bill Ridenour | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 100 |
| Lisa White | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 96 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- To House Education
- Introduced in House
- To Education then Judiciary
- Filed for introduction