West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4797: To create the Charlie Kirk Memorial First Amendment Freedom Act.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 4797 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: To create the Charlie Kirk Memorial First Amendment Freedom Act. Primary sponsor: Jonathan Pinson (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 23, 2026): To House Government Adminstration.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Pinson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Bill Ridenour | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 100 |
“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 Adminstration
- To House Government Organization
- Introduced in House
- To Government Organization then Judiciary
- Filed for introduction