WV HB5479 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6)
Status: Introduced on February 12 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-02-12 - To House Judiciary
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on February 12 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-02-12 - To House Judiciary
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
The purpose of this bill is to limit the intentional concealment of a law-enforcement officer's identity or authority, including the use of masks or face coverings, during warrantless, non-custodial investigatory stops that are not supported by probable cause. This provision is intended to promote transparency, reduce the risk of intimidation or misidentification, and protect civil liberties during investigative encounters.
Title
Relating to prohibiting concealment of a law-enforcement officer’s identity or authority.
Sponsors
| Del. Sean Hornbuckle [D] | Del. Mike Pushkin [D] | Del. Hollis Lewis [D] | Del. Anitra Hamilton [D] |
| Del. Rick Garcia [D] | Del. Evan Hansen [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-12 | House | To House Judiciary |
| 2026-02-12 | House | Introduced in House |
| 2026-02-12 | House | To Judiciary |
| 2026-02-12 | House | Filed for introduction |
Subjects
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 16 | 9 | Amended Code | Citation Text |
