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WV HB5516

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Adam Burkhammer

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Mandates that all abuse and neglect case appeals must be processed by the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals within six months
  • Amends §58-5-1 of the West Virginia Code relating to appellate relief procedures
  • Introduced by Delegate Burkhammer on February 13, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary
  • Adds a new subsection (d) to existing appellate procedures that currently govern civil and criminal appeals to state courts

Legislative Description

Require abuse and neglect case appeals to be processed within 6 months

Courts

Last Action

To House Judiciary

2/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/13/2026

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