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WV HB5533

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bill Ridenour

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a process for West Virginia to declare federal court decisions "null and void" within the state if the Governor, Attorney General, or Legislature determines them to be unconstitutional or outside the court's geographic jurisdiction

  • Creates the Joint Committee on Constitutional Review, a permanent legislative body that meets quarterly to analyze federal judicial decisions and recommend whether to introduce nullification resolutions

  • Requires any joint resolution declaring a federal court decision unconstitutional to pass both legislative chambers and be signed by the Governor to take effect

  • Prohibits state officers, employees, and government contractors from expending funds or assisting in enforcing any federal court decision that has been nullified under this act

  • Makes it a felony punishable by 1-5 years imprisonment and $5,000-$25,000 in fines for anyone who knowingly enforces a nullified judicial decision in West Virginia, with no immunity defense available

Legislative Description

West Virginia Federal Constitutional Authority Clarification Act

Last Action

To House Judiciary

2/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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