West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5493: Provide a penalty of chemical castration or surgical castration for sex abuse crimes against minors.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5493 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on February 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Provide a penalty of chemical castration or surgical castration for sex abuse crimes against minors. Primary sponsor: Joe Funkhouser (Republican). It lists 11 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 13, 2026): To House Health and Human Resources.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Funkhouser | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| B | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jim Butler | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| David Cannon | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 89 |
| Joe Ellington | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Scot Heckert | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Mike Hornby | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 93 |
| Keith Marple | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 69 |
| Martin | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bill Ridenour | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 100 |
| Adam Vance | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
| 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 Health and Human Resources
- Introduced in House
- To Health and Human Resources then Judiciary
- Filed for introduction