West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4893: Increase the penalties for contempt of court in a magistrate court
Vetoed Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Vetoed
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 4893 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Increase the penalties for contempt of court in a magistrate court. Primary sponsor: Jeff Stephens (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): Vetoed by Governor 4/1/2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Stephens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Flanigan | 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
- Vetoed by Governor 4/1/2026
- To Governor 3/25/2026
- Vetoed by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal
- Vetoed by Governor 4/1/2026 - Senate Journal
- To Governor 3/25/2026 - Senate Journal
- House Message received
- Completed legislative action
- Communicated to Senate
- House concurred in Senate amendment and title amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 641)
- House received Senate message
- Senate requests House to concur
- Passed Senate with amended title (Roll No. 496)
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