West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5486: Relating to adding Juneteenth to the list of legal holidays and providing when it should be observed if it falls on a Sunday.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5486 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on February 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to adding Juneteenth to the list of legal holidays and providing when it should be observed if it falls on a Sunday. Primary sponsor: Hollis Lewis (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 13, 2026): To House Government Organization.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollis Lewis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Shawn Fluharty | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Hamilton | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Evan Hansen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Sean Hornbuckle | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Mike Pushkin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
“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 Government Organization
- Introduced in House
- To Government Organization
- Filed for introduction