West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5684: Relating to authorizing the Supreme Court of Appeals to create child protection commissioners
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5684 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on March 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to authorizing the Supreme Court of Appeals to create child protection commissioners. Primary sponsor: J.B. Akers (Republican). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 29, 2026): Chapter 91, Acts, Regular Session, 2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.B. Akers | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| B | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Adam Burkhammer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| Jim Butler | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| David Cannon | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 89 |
| Scot Heckert | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Josh Holstein | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| Jordan Maynor | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Phillips | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| 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
- Chapter 91, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
- Approved by Governor 4/1/2026
- To Governor 3/25/26
- Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal
- Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - Senate Journal
- To Governor 3/25/2026 - Senate Journal
- House Message received
- Completed legislative action
- Communicated to Senate
- House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 665)
- House received Senate message
- Senate requests House to concur
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