West Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced 2 D cosponsors

HB 5178 — To provide asset preservation for minors who earn income from artistic or creative services for us of their name, image, or likeness

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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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

To provide asset preservation for minors who earn income from artistic or creative services for us of their name, image, or likeness

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Judiciary

  3. Introduced in House

  4. To House Judiciary

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 150 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (150)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5178 do?
To provide asset preservation for minors who earn income from artistic or creative services for us of their name, image, or likeness
Who sponsors HB 5178?
HB 5178 is sponsored by Hollis Lewis (Democrat) and Anitra Hamilton (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 5178?
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 5178?
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