West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5427: To prohibit the malicious publication of personally identifiable information with intent to harass, intimidate, threaten, stalk, or facilitate harm.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5427 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on February 10, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: To prohibit the malicious publication of personally identifiable information with intent to harass, intimidate, threaten, stalk, or facilitate harm. Primary sponsor: Bill Ridenour (Republican). It lists 11 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 10, 2026): To House Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Ridenour | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 100 |
| B | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jim Butler | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Joe Funkhouser | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Josh Holstein | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| Buck Jennings | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Laura Kimble | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 71 |
| Phil Mallow | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 75 |
| Martin | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Ian Masters | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 91 |
| Phillips | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Ward | 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
- To House Judiciary
- Introduced in House
- To Judiciary
- Filed for introduction