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HB5473Introduced in the House of Delegates

Relating to providing a civil remedy when a federal officer or employee violates a constitutional right.

IntroducedHouse Judiciary

Introduced by Sean Hornbuckle, District 25

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

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Official description

The purpose of this bill is to create a civil cause of action under West Virginia law allowing a person to seek relief against a federal officer or employee when that individual acts outside the scope of federal employment and violates rights secured by the Constitution of the United States. This bill does not authorize suits against the United States, does not waive federal sovereign immunity, and is intended to operate within the framework established by federal law.

Where it stands

To House Judiciary

February 12, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Judiciary

  3. Introduced in House

  4. To House Judiciary

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