West Virginia 2026 Session Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

HB 4169 — Relating to mental health examination requirements.

Last action — Chapter 180, Acts, Regular Session, 2026

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 14, 2026. Enacted.

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 72% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill addresses requirements for mental health examinations.

This bill focuses on establishing specific requirements related to mental health examinations. It aims to clarify protocols and standards for these assessments.

Summary

Relating to mental health examination requirements.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

51 added · 34 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Bill HB 4169 allows individuals who have been previously deemed mentally defective or involuntarily committed to petition the circuit court for the right to own a firearm, provided they obtain a mental health examination from an expanded list of qualified professionals. The amendment includes licensed professional counselors and physician assistants as eligible examiners, along with the previously included psychologists and psychiatrists. This change is significant because it broadens access to mental health evaluations, potentially making it easier for individuals in these situations to regain their firearm rights while still ensuring public safety through required assessments.

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CS for HB 4169 WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION Committee Substitute for House Bill 4169 By Delegate Masters [Originating in the Committee on the Judiciary;
WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION ENROLLED Committee Substitute for House Bill 4169 BYDELEGAMEASTERS [Passed March 11, 2026;
Reported on January 21, 2026] CS for HB 4169 A BILL to amend and reenact §61-7A-5 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to petitions to regain the right to possess firearms;
in effect 90 days from passage (June 9, 2026)] Enr CS for HB 4169 AN ACT to amend and reenact §61-7A-5 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to petitions to regain the right to possess firearms;
and (3) A verified certificate of mental health examination by a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist physician, psychologist, licensed professional counselor practicing in compliance with 1 CS for HB 4169 §30-31-1 et seq.
and (3) A verified certificate of mental health examination by a physician, psychologist, licensed professional counselor practicing in compliance with §30-31-1 et seq.
of this code, licensed independent clinical social worker practicing in compliance with the provisions of §30-30-1 et seq.
of this code, Enr CS for HB 4169 licensed independent clinical social worker practicing in compliance with the provisions of §30- 30-1 et seq.
(e) If the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that the person is competent and capable of exercising the responsibilities concomitant with the possession of a firearm, will not be CS for HB 4169 likely to act in a manner dangerous to public safety, and that granting the relief will not be contrary to public interest, the court may enter an order allowing the petitioner to possess a firearm.
(e) If the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that the person is competent and capable of exercising the responsibilities concomitant with the possession of a firearm, will not be Enr CS for HB 4169 likely to act in a manner dangerous to public safety, and that granting the relief will not be contrary to public interest, the court may enter an order allowing the petitioner to possess a firearm.
CS for HB 4169 4
Enr CS for HB 4169 The Clerk of the House of Delegates and the Clerk of the Senate hereby certify that the foregoing bill is correctly enrolled.
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Clerk of the House of Delegates ...............................................................
Clerk of the Senate Originated in the House of Delegates.
In effect 90 days from passage.
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Speaker of the House of Delegates ...............................................................
President of the Senate __________ The within is ................................................
this the...........................................
Day of ..........................................................................................................., 2026.
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Action History

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Judiciary

  3. Introduced in House

  4. To House Judiciary

  5. To House Legal Services

  6. Markup Discussion

  7. To House Judiciary

  8. Markup Discussion

  9. By substitute, do pass

  10. On 1st reading, Special Calendar

  11. Read 1st time

  12. On 2nd reading, Special Calendar

  13. On 2nd reading, Special Calendar

  14. Read 2nd time

  15. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

  16. Read 3rd time

  17. Passed House (Roll No. 23)

  18. Communicated to Senate

  19. Introduced in Senate

  20. To Judiciary

  21. To Judiciary

  22. Reported do pass

  23. Immediate consideration

  24. Read 1st time

  25. On 2nd reading

  26. Read 2nd time

  27. On 3rd reading

  28. Read 3rd time

  29. Passed Senate (Roll No. 455)

  30. Communicated to House

  31. Completed legislative action

  32. House received Senate message

  33. To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate Journal

  34. To Governor 3/18/2026

  35. Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - Senate Journal

  36. Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal

  37. Approved by Governor 4/1/2026

  38. Chapter 180, Acts, Regular Session, 2026

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 151 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (151)

151 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Roll Call

Passed 34 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 29000
Democrat 4000
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 34000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (34)
Member Party Vote
MR PRESIDENT — Yea
Anitra Hamilton Democrat Yea
Mike Woelfel Democrat Yea
Mike Woelfel Democrat Yea
Rick Garcia Democrat Yea
Ben Queen Republican Yea
Carl Martin Republican Yea
Chris Phillips Republican Yea
Chris Rose Republican Yea
Chris Rose Republican Yea
Dean Jeffries Republican Yea
Eric Tarr Republican Yea
Eric Tarr Republican Yea
Glenn Jeffries Republican Yea
Jack Woodrum Republican Yea
Jack Woodrum Republican Yea
Jay Taylor Republican Yea
Jimmy Willis Republican Yea
Mark R. Maynard Republican Yea
Mike Oliverio Republican Yea
Patricia Rucker Republican Yea
Patricia Rucker Republican Yea
Robbie Morris Republican Yea
Rollan A. Roberts Republican Yea
Rollan A. Roberts Republican Yea
Rupie Phillips Republican Yea
Rupie Phillips Republican Yea
Ryan Weld Republican Yea
Ryan Weld Republican Yea
Tom Takubo Republican Yea
Tom Takubo Republican Yea
Tom Willis Republican Yea
Trenton Barnhart Republican Yea
Trenton Barnhart Republican Yea

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PASSAGE

Passed 95 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 82003
Democrat 9000
Unaffiliated 4001
Total 95004
% of votes cast 96%0%0%4%
How each member voted (99)
Member Party Vote
Barnhart — Yea
Flanigan — Yea
Kump — Yea
Linville — Yea
Ward — 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 Yea
Adam Burkhammer Republican Yea
Adam Vance Republican Not Voting
Andy Shamblin Republican Yea
Bill Bell Republican Yea
Bill Ridenour Republican Yea
Bob Fehrenbacher Republican Yea
Bryan Smith 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 Not Voting
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
Henry Dillon Republican Yea
Ian T. Masters Republican Yea
James Robert "JB" Akers II Republican Yea
Jarred Cannon Republican Yea
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 Yea
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 Yea
Michael Hite Republican Yea
Michael Hornby Republican Yea
Mickey Petitto Republican Not Voting
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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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4169 do?
Relating to mental health examination requirements.
Who sponsors HB 4169?
HB 4169 is sponsored by Ian T. Masters (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 4169?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 14, 2026. Enacted.
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