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WV HB5274

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joe Funkhouser

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Grants the West Virginia Secretary of State authority to administer oaths and affirmations when investigating charitable organizations, professional fund-raising counsel, or professional solicitors
  • Authorizes the Secretary of State to issue subpoenas for witness attendance and subpoenas duces tecum to compel production of books, papers, records, and other evidence during investigations
  • Allows the Secretary of State to request assistance from any circuit court to enforce subpoena power
  • Requires the Attorney General to provide legal and investigative assistance to the Secretary of State upon request for charitable solicitation investigations

Legislative Description

Allowing the Secretary of State administer oaths and affirmations.

Constitutional Officers

Last Action

To House Judiciary

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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