Who sponsors HB 4148?

HB 4148 is sponsored by Patrick Lucas (Republican), Kathie Hess Crouse (Republican), Jonathan Kyle (Republican), Andy Shamblin (Republican), and Evan Worrell (Republican).

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West Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced 5 R cosponsors

HB 4148 — Requiring all salesperson licensees to submit proof of authorization to work.

Last action March 04, 2026 — To Government Organization

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Introduced
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In Committee
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Passed House of Delegates
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Passed Senate
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To Executive
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Enacted

This bill died with 2026 Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Requiring all salesperson licensees to submit proof of authorization to work.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

2 added · 7 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill HB 4148 has updated its title, changing it from "CS for HB 4148" to "Eng CS for HB 4148." Additionally, it specifies that applicants for real estate salesperson's licenses must now provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work in the U.S. This change is important because it aims to ensure that only qualified and legally authorized individuals are licensed to work in the real estate industry, promoting accountability and compliance with immigration laws.

Latest

CS ~~for~~ HB ~~4148~~ WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION Committee Substitute for House Bill 4148 By Delegates Lucas, Crouse, Kyle, Shamblin, and Worrell [Originating in the Subcommittee on Government Administration;

WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION ENGROSSED Committee Substitute for House Bill 4148 By Delegates Lucas, Crouse, Kyle, Shamblin, and Worrell [Originating in the Subcommittee on Government Administration;

Reported on January 30, 2026] CS for HB 4148 A BILL to amend and reenact §30-40-13 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to requiring an applicant for a real estate salesperson's license to submit proof of United States citizenship or other legal authorization to work.

Reported on January 30, 2026] Eng CS for HB 4148 A BILL to amend and reenact §30-40-13 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to requiring an applicant for a real estate salesperson's license to submit proof of United States citizenship or other legal authorization to work.

~~NOTE:~~

~~The purpose of this bill is to require applicants for real estate salesperson's licenses to submit proof of United States citizenship or other legal authorization to work in the United States.~~

~~Strike-throughs indicate language that would be stricken from a heading or the present law and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.~~

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Action History

January 14, 2026
Filed for introduction
January 14, 2026
To Government Organization
January 14, 2026
Introduced in House
January 14, 2026
To House Government Organization
January 14, 2026
To House Government Adminstration
February 23, 2026
Do pass
February 24, 2026
On 1st reading, Special Calendar
February 24, 2026
Read 1st time
February 25, 2026
On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
February 25, 2026
Read 2nd time
February 26, 2026
On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
February 26, 2026
Postponed on 3rd reading, Special Calendar, until 2/27/2026
February 27, 2026
Read 3rd time
February 27, 2026
Passed House (Roll No. 219)
February 27, 2026
Communicated to Senate
March 04, 2026
Introduced in Senate
March 04, 2026
To Government Organization
March 04, 2026
To Government Organization

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Patrick Lucas Republican

Co-sponsors (4)

Kathie Hess Crouse Republican
Jonathan Kyle Republican
Andy Shamblin Republican
Evan Worrell Republican

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

PASSAGE

Passed 94 Yea · 0 Nay · 6 Other

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PASSAGE

February 27, 2026

Passed 94 Yea · 0 Nay · 6 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Republican	84	0	0	4
Democrat	8	0	0	1
Unaffiliated	2	0	0	1
Total	94	0	0	6
% of votes cast	94%	0%	0%	6%

How each member voted (100)

Member	Party	Vote
Flanigan	—	Yea
Linville	—	Yea
Kump	—	Not Voting
Anitra Hamilton	Democrat	Yea
Evan Hansen	Democrat	Yea
Hollis Lewis	Democrat	Yea
John Williams	Democrat	Yea
Kayla Young	Democrat	Yea
Mike Pushkin	Democrat	Yea
Rick Garcia	Democrat	Yea
Sean Hornbuckle	Democrat	Yea
Shawn Fluharty	Democrat	Not Voting
Adam Burkhammer	Republican	Yea
Adam Vance	Republican	Yea
Andy Shamblin	Republican	Yea
Betsy Kelly	Republican	Yea
Bill Bell	Republican	Yea
Bill Ridenour	Republican	Yea
Bob Fehrenbacher	Republican	Yea
Bryan Smith	Republican	Not Voting
Bryan Ward	Republican	Yea
Carl "Bill" Roop	Republican	Yea
Carl Martin	Republican	Yea
Charles Sheedy	Republican	Yea
Chris Phillips	Republican	Yea
Christopher W. Toney	Republican	Yea
Chuck Horst	Republican	Yea
Clay Riley	Republican	Yea
D. Rolland Jennings	Republican	Yea
Dana Ferrell	Republican	Yea
Dave Foggin	Republican	Yea
David Cannon	Republican	Yea
David Green	Republican	Yea
David McCormick	Republican	Yea
Dean Jeffries	Republican	Yea
Doug Smith	Republican	Yea
Elias Coop-Gonzalez	Republican	Yea
Eric Brooks	Republican	Yea
Erica Moore	Republican	Yea
Evan Worrell	Republican	Yea
Gary G. Howell	Republican	Yea
Geno Chiarelli	Republican	Yea
George Miller	Republican	Yea
George Street	Republican	Yea
Gregory A. Watt	Republican	Yea
Guy Ward	Republican	Yea
Henry Dillon	Republican	Yea
Ian T. Masters	Republican	Yea
James Robert "JB" Akers II	Republican	Yea
Jarred Cannon	Republican	Not Voting
Jeff Campbell	Republican	Yea
Jeff Eldridge	Republican	Yea
Jeffrey Stephens	Republican	Yea
Jim Butler	Republican	Yea
Jimmy Willis	Republican	Yea
Joe Ellington	Republican	Yea
Joe Funkhouser	Republican	Yea
Joe Parsons	Republican	Yea
Joe Statler	Republican	Yea
John Jordan	Republican	Yea
John Paul Hott	Republican	Yea
Jonathan Kyle	Republican	Yea
Jonathan Pinson	Republican	Yea
Jordan Bridges	Republican	Not Voting
Jordan Maynor	Republican	Yea
Josh Holstein	Republican	Yea
Kathie Hess Crouse	Republican	Yea
Keith Marple	Republican	Yea
Laura Kimble	Republican	Yea
Lisa White	Republican	Yea
Lori Dittman	Republican	Yea
Margitta Mazzocchi	Republican	Yea
Mark Dean	Republican	Yea
Mark Zatezalo	Republican	Yea
Marshall W. Clay	Republican	Yea
Marty Gearheart	Republican	Yea
Matthew Rohrbach	Republican	Yea
Michael Amos	Republican	Not Voting
Michael Hite	Republican	Yea
Michael Hornby	Republican	Yea
Mickey Petitto	Republican	Yea
Pat McGeehan	Republican	Yea
Patrick Lucas	Republican	Yea
Phil Mallow	Republican	Yea
Ray Canterbury	Republican	Yea
Rick Hillenbrand	Republican	Yea
Roger Hanshaw	Republican	Yea
Roy Cooper	Republican	Yea
Ryan Browning	Republican	Yea
S. Chris Anders	Republican	Yea
Sarah Drennan	Republican	Yea
Scot C. Heckert	Republican	Yea
Stanley Adkins	Republican	Yea
Tresa Howell	Republican	Yea
Tristan Leavitt	Republican	Yea
Vacant1	Republican	Yea
Vernon Criss	Republican	Yea
Walter Hall	Republican	Yea
Wayne Clark	Republican	Yea
William Anderson	Republican	Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4148 do?: Requiring all salesperson licensees to submit proof of authorization to work.
Who sponsors HB 4148?: HB 4148 is sponsored by Patrick Lucas (Republican), Kathie Hess Crouse (Republican), Jonathan Kyle (Republican), Andy Shamblin (Republican), and Evan Worrell (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 4148?: This bill died with 2026 Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 4148?: Track HB 4148 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

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At a glance

Identifier: HB 4148
Jurisdiction: West Virginia
Session: 2026 Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: January 14, 2026
Status: Introduced
Prime sponsor: Patrick Lucas

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