West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4996: Relating to bail in cases involving terroristic threats to schools or children
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 4996 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to bail in cases involving terroristic threats to schools or children. Primary sponsor: Martin. It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 29, 2026): Chapter 106, Acts, Regular Session, 2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bill Anderson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Adam Burkhammer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| Jim Butler | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Joe Funkhouser | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Mike Hornby | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 93 |
| Phil Mallow | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 75 |
| Pat McGeehan | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Phillips | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bill Ridenour | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 100 |
| Mark Zatezalo | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Chapter 106, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
- Approved by Governor 4/1/2026
- To Governor 3/25/2026
- Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal
- Approved 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 passed bill (Roll No. 681)
- House received Senate message
- Senate requests House to concur
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