West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4819: Relating to use of criminal records as disqualification from authorization to practice a particular profession
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 4819 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to use of criminal records as disqualification from authorization to practice a particular profession. Primary sponsor: Kathie Hess Crouse (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 29, 2026): Chapter 140, Acts, Regular Session, 2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathie Hess Crouse | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
| Mike Hornby | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 93 |
| Tristan Leavitt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Kayla Young | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Chapter 140, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
- Approved by Governor 3/27/2026
- To Governor 3/25/2026
- Approved by Governor 3/27/2026 - Senate Journal
- Approved by Governor 3/27/2026 - House Journal
- To Governor 3/25/2026 - Senate Journal
- House received Senate message
- Completed legislative action
- Communicated to House
- Passed Senate (Roll No. 493)
- Read 3rd time
- On 3rd reading
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