West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4451: Relating to establishing the Veteran Justice Act allowing conditional opportunity for veterans to avoid a record conviction
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 4451 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to establishing the Veteran Justice Act allowing conditional opportunity for veterans to avoid a record conviction. Primary sponsor: Rick Hillenbrand (Republican). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 16, 2026): To House Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Hillenbrand | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| Flanigan | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Scot Heckert | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Pritt | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bill Ridenour | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 100 |
| Chuck Sheedy | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 7 |
| Greg Watt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| 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 Judiciary
- Introduced in House
- To Judiciary
- Filed for introduction