West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4891: To require all utility companies to absorb the costs of maintenance, upgrades, and repairs for their pipes, cables, utility poles, electrical lines, and other necessities without increasing rates or costs to consumers/customers.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 4891 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: To require all utility companies to absorb the costs of maintenance, upgrades, and repairs for their pipes, cables, utility poles, electrical lines, and other necessities without increasing rates or costs to consumers/customers. Primary sponsor: Jordan Bridges (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2026): To House Energy and Public Works.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Bridges | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Mark Dean | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Pritt | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bill Roop | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
| Adam Vance | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
“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 Energy and Public Works
- Introduced in House
- To Energy and Public Works
- Filed for introduction