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WV HB5566

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Walter Hall

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a centralized State Tax Lien Registry maintained by the West Virginia Tax Division to replace county-by-county filing requirements for state tax liens
  • Tax liens attach to all real and personal property of debtors located anywhere in West Virginia once filed in the registry, remaining effective for 10 years from the date taxes become due and payable
  • Registry must be publicly accessible online at no charge, searchable by debtor name or lien number, and include debtor information, lien amounts, and filing dates
  • Division may file liens within 3 years of a final tax liability and may sell bulk registry data, with proceeds used to maintain the system
  • Prohibits use of registry information for survey, marketing, or solicitation purposes, with Attorney General authorized to bring enforcement actions against violators

Legislative Description

To establish a centralized tax lien registry to improve tax collection efficiency, enhance transparency, support economic development, and reduce administrative burden.

Taxation

Last Action

To House Finance

2/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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