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WV HB5070

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Patrick Lucas

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Real estate licensees in West Virginia would be permitted to hold active licenses with two brokerages simultaneously for up to 60 days after leaving one brokerage to join another
  • The dual-licensing period applies specifically when the departing licensee has pending contracts that will result in commission payments
  • Licensees must provide notice to their current broker about moving their license to a different broker before the 60-day period begins
  • The bill amends §30-40-19 of the West Virginia Code, which governs refusal, suspension, or revocation of real estate licenses
  • Introduced February 3, 2026, by Delegates Lucas, Crouse, Clark, Dean, and Bridges; referred to the Committee on Government Organization

Legislative Description

To permit and require real estate brokerage firms to pay realtors leaving the commission they are entitled on open contracts.

Real and Personal Property

Last Action

To House Government Adminstration

2/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Government Administration2/6/2026
Government Organization2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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