West Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced 8 R cosponsors

HB 5174 — Legalize use of a 4" pan to pan for gold in the state

Last action — To House Agriculture, Commerce, and Tourism

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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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

Legalize use of a 4" pan to pan for gold in the state

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Government Organization

  3. Introduced in House

  4. To House Government Organization

  5. To House Agriculture, Commerce, and Tourism

Sponsors

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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 5174 do?
Legalize use of a 4" pan to pan for gold in the state
Who sponsors HB 5174?
HB 5174 is sponsored by Jeff Eldridge (Republican), Marty Gearheart (Republican), Tristan Leavitt (Republican), Joe Parsons (Republican), David Cannon (Republican), Ian T. Masters (Republican), Gregory A. Watt (Republican), and Charles Sheedy (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 5174?
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 5174?
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