West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4866: Relating to creating the West Virginia Public Participation Protection Act
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 4866 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to creating the West Virginia Public Participation Protection Act. Primary sponsor: Bill Ridenour (Republican). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2026): To House Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Ridenour | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 100 |
| Chris Anders | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 97 |
| Jim Butler | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Elías Coop-González | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 67 |
| Corby Dillon | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Rick Hillenbrand | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| Tresa Howell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
| Laura Kimble | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 71 |
| Kump | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Martin | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Lisa White | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 96 |
“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