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To provide asset preservation for minors who earn income from artistic or creative services for us of their name, image, or likeness

Introduced: it can still change before the session ends.

WV HB 5178 · House Bill · 2026

Stage: Introduced
Started in: House
Sponsors: 2
Latest action: Feb 4, 2026

Where it stands

Introduced (Current step)
Introduced · Feb 4, 2026
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Who is involved

Sponsors

The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.

Hollis LewisLead sponsor
HamiltonCo-sponsor

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Where it goes next

While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money in West Virginia.

Who sits in the seats that vote on itA roster is not a certified tally, and a filing is not a place on the ballot.
Who funds the people decidingA receipt is not backing. A contribution does not establish a policy motive.
Who is paid to be heardNaming an institution is the filer's account, not a record of any meeting.

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