West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5551: Protecting State Licensing and ID Act
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5551 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on February 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Protecting State Licensing and ID Act. Primary sponsor: Laura Kimble (Republican). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 16, 2026): To House Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Kimble | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 71 |
| Chris Anders | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 97 |
| B | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Chuck Horst | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 95 |
| Tresa Howell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
| Margitta Mazzocchi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Phillips | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bill Ridenour | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 100 |
| Ward | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Lisa White | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 96 |
“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