West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4557: To create the felony offense for protestors blocking passage on streets and highways.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 4557 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: To create the felony offense for protestors blocking passage on streets and highways. Primary sponsor: Eric Brooks (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 20, 2026): To House Energy and Public Works.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Brooks | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Martin | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Pritt | 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 Energy and Public Works
- Introduced in House
- To Energy and Public Works then Judiciary
- Filed for introduction