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WV HB4055

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Elliott Pritt

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals West Virginia Code §56-3-16, which currently prohibits the execution of civil process on Sundays
  • Introduced by Delegate Pritt on January 14, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary
  • Removes a historical "Sunday law" restriction that prevented serving legal documents and court orders on Sundays
  • Allows civil process (such as summons, subpoenas, and writs) to be served any day of the week upon passage

Legislative Description

Repeal WV Code §56-3-16. Execution of process on Sunday.

Last Action

To House Judiciary

1/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/14/2026

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