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WV HB5036

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chris Anders

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits West Virginia courts, agencies, arbitrators, and mediators from applying any legal system not enacted by Congress, the state legislature, or recognized as state common law
  • Renders contracts and arbitration agreements unenforceable if they violate constitutional rights, deny due process or equal protection, restrict court access, or infringe on fundamental rights
  • Bars recognition of any decisions on marriage, divorce, child custody, inheritance, or property rights based on non-authorized legal systems
  • Establishes that voluntary consent to a contract is not a valid defense if the agreement would violate the enforceability provisions
  • Creates a private cause of action allowing aggrieved parties to seek declaratory and injunctive relief plus attorney fees for violations of this article

Legislative Description

The sovereignty of law and judicial authority in the State of West Virginia.

Courts

Last Action

To House Judiciary

2/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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