West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5495: Creating certain requirements and accountability procedures regarding a student’s use of software in a public school.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5495 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on February 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Creating certain requirements and accountability procedures regarding a student’s use of software in a public school. Primary sponsor: Jeff Stephens (Republican). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 13, 2026): To House Education.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Stephens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Bill Bell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Kathie Hess Crouse | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
| Lori Dittman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Sarah Drennan | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| Dana Ferrell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Pritt | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Guy Ward | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 74 |
“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
- Filed for introduction