StateWest Virginia

HB 4138: Relating to persons convicted of a crime

J.B. AkersIntroduced

HB 4138 status: Introduced — Chapter 102, Acts, Regular Session, 2026 (updated Aug 13, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score50/100 civic fit
RiskHigh risk
ImpactModerate impact 50/100

Bill summary

Official

This is a new rule being discussed in the House of Representatives that affects people who have been found guilty of a crime.

Key analysis

Constitutionality50%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct effect identified

Risks

  • No direct effect identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct effect identified

Risks

  • No direct effect identified

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Scope of rule is unknown

Risks

  • Scope of rule is unknown
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

High degree of uncertainty regarding the actual content of the enacted legal changes

Limitation

Abstract provides no concrete details on the nature of the legislative changes

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Chapter 102, Acts, Regular Session, 2026

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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