West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4761: Raise the Penalties for Murder and attempted Murder
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 4761 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Raise the Penalties for Murder and attempted Murder. Primary sponsor: Joe Funkhouser (Republican). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 22, 2026): To House Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Funkhouser | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| J.B. Akers | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Jarred Cannon | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Joe Ellington | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Dana Ferrell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Walter Hall | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Roger Hanshaw | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 62 |
| Dave McCormick | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 82 |
| Phillips | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bill Ridenour | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 100 |
| Ward | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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