West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4496: To force any media/internet creator providing artificial intelligence created videos to have an identifying marker that allows viewers to know that the video is not real.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 4496 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: To force any media/internet creator providing artificial intelligence created videos to have an identifying marker that allows viewers to know that the video is not real. Primary sponsor: Flanigan. It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 19, 2026): To House Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flanigan | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| J.B. Akers | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Eric Brooks | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Jim Butler | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Joe Funkhouser | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Mike Hornby | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 93 |
| Phil Mallow | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 75 |
| Martin | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jordan Maynor | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Bill Roop | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
| Willis | 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
- To House Judiciary
- Introduced in House
- To Judiciary
- Filed for introduction