West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4452: To remove Mortmain restrictions on religious organizations
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 4452 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: To remove Mortmain restrictions on religious organizations. Primary sponsor: Rick Hillenbrand (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 13, 2026): Chapter 74, Acts, Regular Session, 2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| 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 |
| Martin | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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 74, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
- Approved by Governor 4/1/2026
- To Governor 3/30/2026
- Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal
- Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - Senate Journal
- To Governor 3/30/2026 - Senate Journal
- Completed legislative action
- Communicated to House
- Passed Senate (Roll No. 537)
- Read 3rd time
- On 3rd reading with right to amend
- Read 2nd time
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