West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4616: Relating to the imposition of a time limitation on disposition decisions in child abuse and neglect proceedings
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 4616 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the imposition of a time limitation on disposition decisions in child abuse and neglect proceedings. Primary sponsor: Adam Burkhammer (Republican). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 20, 2026): To House Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Burkhammer | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| Geno Chiarelli | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 78 |
| Flanigan | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Scot Heckert | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Laura Kimble | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 71 |
| Margitta Mazzocchi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| George Miller | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 90 |
| Jonathan Pinson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
“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