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WV HB 4797
To create the Charlie Kirk Memorial First Amendment Freedom Act.
In brief
WV HB 4797 is a state bill in WV: “To create the Charlie Kirk Memorial First Amendment Freedom Act.” It was introduced on Jan 23, 2026 in the House, during the 2026 session. Its status at our last check, on Oct 28, 2026: in committee. The latest action we have (Jan 23, 2026) reads: “To House Government Adminstration”. Its sponsor is Pinson (Republican), with 1 cosponsor. CSWH lists it under the cause Government overreach. The facts here come from State legislature (wvlegislature.gov) and Open States (openstates.org); the bill's own text there is the authority.
Where it stands
- Status
- In committee
- Latest action
- Jan 23, 2026: To House Government Adminstration
- Sponsors
- Pinson (Republican)
- Ridenour (Republican), cosponsor
- Started in
- House
- Introduced
- Jan 23, 2026
- Session
- 2026
- Subjects
- Local and Special Laws, State Personnel
Our summary: WV HB 4797 would create the Charlie Kirk Memorial First Amendment Freedom Act; latest action on 2026-01-23 was in the House. (written by our daily update from the source; the bill's text is the authority)
Sources
- State legislature: www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4797&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill
- Open States: openstates.org/wv/bills/2026/HB4797/
Checked by our daily update on Oct 28, 2026.
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