West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 473: Creating felony offense of using electronic device to threaten violence
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 473 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia Senate on January 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Creating felony offense of using electronic device to threaten violence. Primary sponsor: Robbie Morris (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): Postponed indefinitely.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbie Morris | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Vince Deeds | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Hamilton | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mike Woelfel | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Postponed indefinitely
- Motion to postpone indefinitely
- Postponed on 3rd reading, Special Calendar, until 3/12/2026
- On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
- Committee amendment adopted (Voice vote)
- Amendment reported by the Clerk
- Read 2nd time
- On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
- Read 1st time
- Immediate consideration
- With amendment, do pass
- Markup Discussion
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