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WV HB5663

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/17/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Campbell

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires 30 days' written notice by certified mail to the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission, State School Board, and Attorney General before filing any lawsuit against the Commission

  • Tolls applicable statutes of limitations for 30 days from the date notice is mailed, and an additional 30 days from the date the return receipt is received

  • Exempts actions seeking injunctive relief from the 30-day notice requirement when a court finds irreparable harm would occur from the delay

  • Mandates all lawsuits against the Commission be filed exclusively in Kanawha County Circuit Court

  • Creates an exception prohibiting Kanawha County venue for suits involving students enrolled in Kanawha County schools or brought by the Kanawha County Board of Education, requiring those cases to be filed in another county

Legislative Description

Regarding venue for legal actions against the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission

Legislature--Rule Making

Last Action

To House Judiciary

2/17/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/17/2026

Full Bill Text

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