West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5247: Establishing a pilot program to develop school-based mental and behavioral health services
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5247 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on February 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishing a pilot program to develop school-based mental and behavioral health services. Primary sponsor: Sean Hornbuckle (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): To House Education.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Hornbuckle | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Hollis Lewis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
“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
- Introduced in House
- To Education then Finance
- Filed for introduction