West Virginia 2026 Session Status: Enacted 6 R cosponsors

HB 4425 — To repeal the provision allowing for students to transfer from one school to another without losing eligibility.

Last action — Chapter 122, 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 16, 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 66% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (6 R).

  • Mixed recorded votes

    1 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

This bill repeals the ability for students to transfer schools without losing eligibility.

The bill aims to remove existing rules that let students change schools while keeping their eligibility for activities. This means students may lose their eligibility if they transfer schools.

What this means for you
  • Families: Parents may need to consider the impact of school transfers on their children's eligibility for activities.
  • Students: This means if you transfer schools, you might not be able to participate in sports or other activities.

Summary

To repeal the provision allowing for students to transfer from one school to another without losing eligibility.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

20 added · 2 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill has updated the names of its sponsoring delegates by removing the name "Roop" from the list. This change is important as it reflects the current team of legislators supporting the bill, ensuring accurate representation and accountability. The bill is set to take effect 90 days after being passed.

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WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION ENROLLED House Bill 4425 By Delegates Gearheart, Pritt, Stephens, Roop, Campbell, and Kelly [Passed March 13, 2026;
WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION ENROLLED House Bill 4425 BYD ELEGATESG EARHEART, PRIT, TEPHENS , OOP , CAMPBELL,AND KELLY [Passed March 13, 2026;
Enr HB 4425 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 Education

  3. Introduced in House

  4. To House Education

  5. Markup Discussion

  6. Do pass

  7. On 1st reading, Special Calendar

  8. Read 1st time

  9. On 2nd reading, Special Calendar

  10. Read 2nd time

  11. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

  12. Read 3rd time

  13. Passed House (Roll No. 257)

  14. Effective date rejected (Roll No. 258)

  15. Communicated to Senate

  16. Introduced in Senate

  17. To Education

  18. To Education

  19. Reported do pass

  20. On 1st reading

  21. Read 1st time

  22. On 2nd reading

  23. Read 2nd time

  24. On 3rd reading

  25. Read 3rd time

  26. Passed Senate (Roll No. 536)

  27. Communicated to House

  28. Completed legislative action

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

  30. To Governor 3/18/2026

  31. Approved by Governor 3/31/2026

  32. Approved by Governor 3/31/2026 - House Journal

  33. Approved by Governor 3/31/2026 - Senate Journal

  34. Chapter 122, Acts, Regular Session, 2026

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (146)

146 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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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4425 do?
To repeal the provision allowing for students to transfer from one school to another without losing eligibility.
Who sponsors HB 4425?
HB 4425 is sponsored by Marty Gearheart (Republican), Vacant1 (Republican), Jeffrey Stephens (Republican), Carl "Bill" Roop (Republican), Jeff Campbell (Republican), and Betsy Kelly (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 4425?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 16, 2026. Enacted.
Where can I track HB 4425?
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