West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4834: To permit women’s wrestling in public high schools as a sanctioned event
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 4834 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: To permit women’s wrestling in public high schools as a sanctioned event. Primary sponsor: Buck Jennings (Republican). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 17, 2026): To House Education.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buck Jennings | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Bill Bell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| David Cannon | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 89 |
| Lori Dittman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Dana Ferrell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Scot Heckert | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Mike Hornby | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 93 |
| Tristan Leavitt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Pritt | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Andy Shamblin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| Willis | 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 Education
- To House Public Education
- To House Education
- Introduced in House
- To Education
- Filed for introduction