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WV SB854

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robbie Morris

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Grants the Secretary of State authority to administer oaths and affirmations and issue subpoenas for witnesses and documents when investigating charitable organizations, professional fund-raising counsel, or professional solicitors under the Solicitation of Charitable Funds Act

  • Allows the Secretary of State to seek circuit court assistance to enforce subpoena power during investigations

  • Requires the Attorney General to provide legal and investigative assistance to the Secretary of State upon request for charitable fund investigations

  • Introduced February 9, 2026, by Senator Morris and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee

Legislative Description

Relating to powers of Secretary of State under Solicitation of Charitable Funds Act

Constitutional Officers

Last Action

To Judiciary

2/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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