West Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced 6 D cosponsors

HB 5473 — Relating to providing a civil remedy when a federal officer or employee violates a constitutional right.

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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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

Relating to providing a civil remedy when a federal officer or employee violates a constitutional right.

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 · 5 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5473 do?
Relating to providing a civil remedy when a federal officer or employee violates a constitutional right.
Who sponsors HB 5473?
HB 5473 is sponsored by Sean Hornbuckle (Democrat), Mike Pushkin (Democrat), Hollis Lewis (Democrat), Anitra Hamilton (Democrat), Rick Garcia (Democrat), and Evan Hansen (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 5473?
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 5473?
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