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WV SB799

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tom Willis

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends West Virginia Code §55-3A-1 and §55-3B-4 governing eviction proceedings for residential rental property and factory-built home sites
  • Requires the return of service or return receipt documenting tenant notification to be filed with the court
  • Changes procedure so court scheduling occurs upon filing the petition rather than upon a pre-filing request
  • Permits tenants to file and serve a written defense to the eviction petition within five days of receiving notice
  • Sets hearing timeline at five to 10 judicial days following the filing of the petition

Legislative Description

Requiring receipt of return of service or return receipt be filed with court

Courts

Last Action

To House Judiciary

2/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/23/2026
Judiciary2/6/2026

Full Bill Text

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