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WV HB5541
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Josh Holstein
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AI Summary
- Expands West Virginia's "Daniel's Law" personal information protections to cover all elected officials at state and local levels, including those who have won elections but not yet taken office
- Prohibits state and local government agencies from disclosing home addresses or unpublished phone numbers of elected officials without written permission
- Bars persons, businesses, and associations from disclosing protected information when a reasonable person would believe it could expose someone to harassment or risk of harm
- Allows civil lawsuits for violations with minimum damages of $1,000 per violation, plus potential punitive damages, attorney's fees, and equitable relief
- Creates a misdemeanor offense (up to $1,000 fine and/or 6 months jail) for willfully refusing to remove protected information within 24 hours of receiving a written removal request
Legislative Description
Relating to the protection of personal information for elected officials
Public Safety
Last Action
To House Judiciary
2/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/16/2026
Full Bill Text
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