West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4812: To ensure that West Virginia law enforcement entities are not compelled or commandeered by federal authorities to conduct activities that violate our citizens’ Constitutional rights
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 4812 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: To ensure that West Virginia law enforcement entities are not compelled or commandeered by federal authorities to conduct activities that violate our citizens’ Constitutional rights. Primary sponsor: Bill Ridenour (Republican). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 26, 2026): To House Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Ridenour | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 100 |
| Chris Anders | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 97 |
| Eric Brooks | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Jim Butler | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Corby Dillon | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Rick Hillenbrand | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| Kump | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Martin | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Ian Masters | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 91 |
| Margitta Mazzocchi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Phillips | 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