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Bill > HB4834
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Introduced
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2026
03/14/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to permit women's wrestling in public high schools and public charter schools as a sanctioned sporting event in this state.
AI Summary
This bill, beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, will officially recognize women's wrestling as a sanctioned sporting event in public high schools and public charter schools across the state, meaning it will be an officially organized and regulated athletic activity.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (11)
Buck Jennings (R)*,
William Bell (R),
David Cannon (R),
Lori Dittman (R),
Dana Ferrell (R),
Scot Heckert (R),
Mike Hornby (R),
Tristan Leavitt (R),
David Elliott Pritt (R),
Andy Shamblin (R),
Jimmy Willis (R),
Last Action
To House Education (on 02/17/2026)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Gender, Identity and Sexual Orientation Discrimination
Education
- ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4834&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill | 01/26/2026 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4834%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=4834 | 01/26/2026 |
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