West Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced 3 R cosponsors

HB 4796 — Addressing the placement of foster children and creating a central reception center and emergency resource homes.

Last action — To House Health and Human Resources

  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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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

Addressing the placement of foster children and creating a central reception center and emergency resource homes.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Health and Human Resources then Finance

  3. Introduced in House

  4. To House Health and Human Resources

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4796 do?
Addressing the placement of foster children and creating a central reception center and emergency resource homes.
Who sponsors HB 4796?
HB 4796 is sponsored by Jonathan Pinson (Republican), Adam Burkhammer (Republican), and Tristan Leavitt (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 4796?
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 4796?
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