West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4770: Establishing limitations on the use of artificial intelligence and artificial intelligence technology to deliver mental health care, with exceptions for administrative support functions
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 4770 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishing limitations on the use of artificial intelligence and artificial intelligence technology to deliver mental health care, with exceptions for administrative support functions. Primary sponsor: Evan Worrell (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2026): To House Finance.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Worrell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Mike Hite | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 92 |
| Mickey Petitto | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 70 |
“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 Finance
- By substitute, do pass, but first to Finance
- Markup Discussion
- To House Health and Human Resources
- Introduced in House
- To Health and Human Resources then Finance
- Filed for introduction