West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5547: To Protect Newborn Genetic Privacy Rights
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5547 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on February 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: To Protect Newborn Genetic Privacy Rights. Primary sponsor: Laura Kimble (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 16, 2026): To House Health and Human Resources.
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): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Kimble | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 71 |
| Chris Anders | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 97 |
| Jim Butler | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Margitta Mazzocchi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Bill Ridenour | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 100 |
“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