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WV HB3479
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
Bill Ridenour
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AI Summary
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Reinstates civil causes of action for alienation of affection and criminal conversation, which were abolished in West Virginia in 1969
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Allows lawsuits against both natural persons and legal entities (juridical persons) for interfering with a marriage
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Bars claims based on conduct occurring after a married couple physically separates with intent that the separation be permanent
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Imposes a three-year statute of limitations from the last act giving rise to the cause of action
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Maintains the existing prohibition on civil actions for breach of promise to marry
Legislative Description
Reinstituting the maintenance of actions for alienation of affection and criminal conversation
Courts
Last Action
To House Judiciary
3/18/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/18/2025
Full Bill Text
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