West Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced 7 R cosponsors

HB 4618 — Relating to the temporary payment to a kinship parent of a subsidy equal to that of a foster parent.

Last action — To House Finance

  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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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 the temporary payment to a kinship parent of a subsidy equal to that of a foster parent.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Finance

  3. Introduced in House

  4. To House Finance

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 144 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (144)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4618 do?
Relating to the temporary payment to a kinship parent of a subsidy equal to that of a foster parent.
Who sponsors HB 4618?
HB 4618 is sponsored by Flanigan, Adam Burkhammer (Republican), Margitta Mazzocchi (Republican), Geno Chiarelli (Republican), Scot C. Heckert (Republican), Laura Kimble (Republican), George Miller (Republican), and Jonathan Pinson (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 4618?
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 4618?
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