West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4549: Local Government Freedom Act
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 4549 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Local Government Freedom Act. Primary sponsor: Andy Shamblin (Republican). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2026): To House Local Governments.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Shamblin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| Wayne Clark | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
| Mark Dean | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Flanigan | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Scot Heckert | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Pritt | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bill Roop | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
| Jeff Stephens | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Willis | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Evan Worrell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
“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 Local Governments
- To House Government Organization
- Introduced in House
- To Government Organization
- Filed for introduction