West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4871: Make available vegetarian meal option for students enrolled in schools, provided that such meals comply with all applicable federal nutritional guidelines
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 4871 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Make available vegetarian meal option for students enrolled in schools, provided that such meals comply with all applicable federal nutritional guidelines. Primary sponsor: Gary Howell (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Howell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 87 |
| Jeff Campbell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 46 |
| Mark Dean | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Lori Dittman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Joe Ellington | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Dave Foggin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Garcia | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Pritt | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Joe Statler | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 77 |
| Jeff Stephens | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Chris Toney | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
“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
- Markup Discussion
- To House Public Education
- To House Education
- Introduced in House
- To Education
- Filed for introduction