West Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB 4173 — Requiring candidates to live in the state or local election district for the office for which they are seeking

Last action — To House Judiciary

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Requiring candidates to live in the state or local election district for the office for which they are seeking

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Judiciary

  3. Introduced in House

  4. To House Judiciary

Sponsors

  • Kump · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

  • Kump

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (151)

151 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4173 do?
Requiring candidates to live in the state or local election district for the office for which they are seeking
Who sponsors HB 4173?
HB 4173 is sponsored by Kump.
What is the current status of HB 4173?
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 4173?
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