HB4444

Convention of states delegates have penalties for deviating from what they were sent to convention for

Introduced·1/16/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HB4444 imposes penalties on delegates who exceed their authority at a convention of states.

West Virginia HB4444 amends the state code to establish penalties for delegates attending a convention of states to modify the United States Constitution who exceed their authority. Penalties include mandatory immediate recall, a fine ranging from $100,000 to $500,000, up to 10 years in prison, and the voiding of any votes cast by the delegate. The bill aims to ensure delegates adhere to their assigned authority at such conventions.

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History

Jan 16

House

Filed for introduction

Jan 16

House

To Judiciary

Jan 16

House

Introduced in House