West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4596: Prohibiting subdivisions and local entities from adopting policies that prohibit or restrict cooperation with federal immigration law enforcement.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 4596 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibiting subdivisions and local entities from adopting policies that prohibit or restrict cooperation with federal immigration law enforcement. Primary sponsor: Tresa Howell (Republican). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 20, 2026): To House Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tresa Howell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
| Eric Brooks | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Ryan Browning | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Marshall Clay | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 51 |
| Elías Coop-González | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 67 |
| Kathie Hess Crouse | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
| Dana Ferrell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Josh Holstein | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| Laura Kimble | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 71 |
| Margitta Mazzocchi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Lisa White | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 96 |
“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