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West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 4789: Relating to bank merger by interstate branching and providing clarity regarding the disclosure required when an out of bank acquires a West Virginia state-chartered bank

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 4789 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to bank merger by interstate branching and providing clarity regarding the disclosure required when an out of bank acquires a West Virginia state-chartered bank. Primary sponsor: Vernon Criss (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 23, 2026): To House Finance.

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Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Vernon CrissPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse12

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. To House Finance
  2. Introduced in House
  3. To Finance
  4. Filed for introduction

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source