West Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced 6 R cosponsors

HB 5206 — To make certain acts of panhandling and solicitation unlawful

Last action — To House Homeland Security

  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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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 make certain acts of panhandling and solicitation unlawful

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Judiciary

  3. Introduced in House

  4. To House Judiciary

  5. To House Homeland Security

  6. Markup Discussion

  7. To House Homeland Security

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (146)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5206 do?
To make certain acts of panhandling and solicitation unlawful
Who sponsors HB 5206?
HB 5206 is sponsored by Dana Ferrell (Republican), Chris Phillips (Republican), Tresa Howell (Republican), Eric Brooks (Republican), Walter Hall (Republican), and Andy Shamblin (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 5206?
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 5206?
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