JB Akers
JB Akers | |
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| Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 55th district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2024 | |
| Appointed by | Jim Justice |
| Preceded by | Moore Capito |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Robert Akers II West Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Maryclaire Atkins |
| Education | |
| Website | www |
James Robert "JB" Akers II is an American politician from West Virginia.[1] He is a Republican and represents District 55 in the West Virginia House of Delegates since 2024.
Akers is a graduate of Wake Forest University and West Virginia University.[2] In 2024, Governor Jim Justice appointed Akers to fill the vacancy created by Moore Capito.[3]
In 2025, Akers amended West Virginia Senate Bill 456 to permit medical professionals “to visually or physically examine a minor child for purposes of verifying the biological sex of the child without the consent of the child’s parent, guardian, or custodian.” which was removed by a subsequent amendment before the bill was passed.[4] [5]
References
[edit]- ^ "JB Akers". Ballotpedia. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
- ^ "Gov. Justice appoints JB Akers to 55th District seat in House of Delegates". governor.wv.gov. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
- ^ "James Robert (JB) Akers II Sworn in as Delegate from the 55th District". Wrap Up. January 9, 2024. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
- ^ "Senate Bill 456". West Virginia Legislature. March 11, 2025. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
- ^ "Bill passed by WV lawmakers will not allow doctors to inspect child's genitals". WDTV. March 11, 2025. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
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