West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4731: Relating to establishing the By-Right Housing Development Act to streamline the approval process for development when that proposed development meets all the rules for such development in a given community
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 4731 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to establishing the By-Right Housing Development Act to streamline the approval process for development when that proposed development meets all the rules for such development in a given community. Primary sponsor: Kayla Young (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 22, 2026): To House Government Organization.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kayla Young | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
“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 Government Organization
- Introduced in House
- To Government Organization
- Filed for introduction