West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4648: To ensure felonies or violent misdemeanors are not eligible for personal recognizance discharge from jail
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 4648 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: To ensure felonies or violent misdemeanors are not eligible for personal recognizance discharge from jail. Primary sponsor: Joe Funkhouser (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2026): To House Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Funkhouser | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Sarah Drennan | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
“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