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WV SB667

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robbie Morris

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the definition of "settlement agent" under the West Virginia Good Funds Settlement Act to require that the agent either be a licensed attorney or have access to a licensed attorney during any loan closing, settlement, or disbursement of settlement proceeds

  • Applies to real estate transaction settlements involving loan closings, disbursement of loan funds, and distribution of settlement proceeds

  • Maintains existing definitions for key terms including "collected funds," "good funds," "loan documents," and acceptable forms of loan fund disbursement (cash, wire transfers, certified checks, etc.)

  • Preserves the $5,000 limit on personal checks per loan closing as an acceptable form of loan fund disbursement

Legislative Description

Relating to settlement definitions for real estate transactions

Real and Personal Property

Last Action

To Judiciary

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/29/2026

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