West Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced 4 R cosponsors

HB 4468 — Relating to confidentiality of court files and law-enforcement records

Last action — To Judiciary

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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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

Summary

Relating to confidentiality of court files and law-enforcement records

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

5 added · 5 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill HB 4468 has been updated to include some specific language changes. The phrase "CS for HB 4468" has been removed from the text. These adjustments often help clarify the bill's meaning and intent, making it easier for lawmakers and the public to understand what the bill aims to accomplish. Clearer language is important for effective communication and ensures that everyone is on the same page regarding the proposed legislation.

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CS for HB 4468 WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION Committee Substitute for House Bill 4468 By Delegates Coop-Gonzalez, Akers, Parsons, and McGeehan [Originating in the Committee on the Judiciary;
WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION ENGROSSED Committee Substitute for House Bill 4468 By Delegates Coop-Gonzalez, Akers, Parsons, and McGeehan [Originating in the Committee on the Judiciary;
Reported on February 4, 2026.] CS for HB 4468 A BILL to amend and reenact §61-8B-19 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to confidentiality of court files and law-enforcement records;
Reported on February 4, 2026] Eng CS for HB 4468 A BILL to amend and reenact §61-8B-19 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to confidentiality of court files and law-enforcement records;
2 CS for HB 4468 (b) Orders permitting examination or copying of file contents.— Upon written motion filed in the circuit court of the county where the criminal action is pending or has been prosecuted, a circuit court, for good cause shown, may enter an order allowing a person who is precluded access to a court file or law-enforcement record pursuant to subsection (a) of this section the authority to examine and copy documents in a file.
1 Eng CS for HB 4468 (b) Orders permitting examination or copying of file contents.— Upon written motion filed in the circuit court of the county where the criminal action is pending or has been prosecuted, a circuit court, for good cause shown, may enter an order allowing a person who is precluded access to a court file or law-enforcement record pursuant to subsection (a) of this section the authority to examine and copy documents in a file.
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Action History

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Judiciary

  3. Introduced in House

  4. To House Judiciary

  5. To House Courts

  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. Read 2nd time

  14. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

  15. Read 3rd time

  16. Passed House (Roll No. 65)

  17. Communicated to Senate

  18. Introduced in Senate

  19. To Judiciary

  20. To Judiciary

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 148 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (148)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4468 do?
Relating to confidentiality of court files and law-enforcement records
Who sponsors HB 4468?
HB 4468 is sponsored by Elias Coop-Gonzalez (Republican), James Robert "JB" Akers II (Republican), Joe Parsons (Republican), and Pat McGeehan (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 4468?
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.
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