HB4452Introduced in the House of Delegates
To remove Mortmain restrictions on religious organizations
Introduced by Rick Hillenbrand, District 88
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to remove "Mortmain" restrictions on religious organizations.
Where it stands
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026
April 1, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Passed Senate (Roll No. 537) · March 13, 2026
33
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
34 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton Barnhart | 9 | Yes |
| Ryan Weld | 1 | Yes |
| Laura Wakim Chapman | 1 | Yes |
| Charles Clements | 2 | Yes |
| Chris Rose | 2 | Yes |
| Mike Azinger | 3 | Yes |
| Eric Tarr | 4 | Yes |
| Amy Nichole Grady | 4 | Yes |
| Mike Woelfel | 5 | Absent |
| Scott Fuller | 5 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Judiciary
Introduced in House
To House Judiciary
To House Legal Services
Markup Discussion
To House Judiciary
Markup Discussion
Do pass
On 1st reading, Special Calendar
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
Read 2nd time
Committed to Finance on 2nd reading
To House Finance
With amendment, do pass
On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
Read 2nd time
Amendment reported by the Clerk
Committee amendment adopted (Voice vote)
On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
Read 3rd time
Passed House (Roll No. 237)
Title amendment adopted (Voice vote)
Communicated to Senate
Introduced in Senate
To Government Organization
To Government Organization
Reported do pass
Immediate consideration
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading
Laid over on 2nd reading 3/11/2026
Read 2nd time
On 3rd reading with right to amend
Read 3rd time
Passed Senate (Roll No. 537)
Communicated to House
Completed legislative action
To Governor 3/30/2026
To Governor 3/30/2026 - Senate Journal
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - Senate Journal
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026
Verify the information
- Official page on the West Virginia Legislature website
- hb4452 hfa hillenbrand 2-15 _1 (amendment)
- hb4452 hfa hillenbrand 2-16 _1 revised (amendment)
- hb4452 h finance am _1 (amendment)
- hb4452 h fin amt (amendment)
- hb4452 h finance am _1 adopted (amendment)
- hb4452 h fin amt adopted adopted (amendment)
- hb4452 h fin amt adopted (amendment)
- Fiscal Note (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
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