West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4459: Relating to Kratom
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 4459 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to Kratom. Primary sponsor: Scot Heckert (Republican). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): To House Health and Human Resources.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scot Heckert | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Michael Amos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 27 |
| Geno Chiarelli | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 78 |
| Bob Fehrenbacher | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
| Flanigan | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Joe Funkhouser | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Rick Hillenbrand | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| John Paul Hott | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| Buck Jennings | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Dave McCormick | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 82 |
“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 Health and Human Resources
- Markup Discussion
- To House Public Health
- To House Health and Human Resources
- Introduced in House
- To Health and Human Resources then Judiciary
- Filed for introduction