West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4749: Relating to adding requirements to the foster child bill of rights
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 4749 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to adding requirements to the foster child bill of rights. Primary sponsor: Evan Worrell (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 13, 2026): Chapter 71, Acts, Regular Session, 2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Worrell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Scot Heckert | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Mike Hite | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 92 |
| Mike Hornby | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 93 |
| Laura Kimble | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 71 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Chapter 71, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
- Approved by Governor 3/13/2026 - House Journal
- Approved by Governor 3/12/2026
- Approved by Governor 3/12/2026 - Senate Journal
- To Governor 3/6/2026 - Senate Journal
- To Governor 3/6/2026
- House Message received
- Completed legislative action
- House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 351)
- House received Senate message
- Senate requests House to concur
- Passed Senate with amended title (Roll No. 314)
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