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WV SB999

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ryan Weld

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows active duty U.S. military members stationed outside West Virginia who have given up their primary residence but maintain state residency to request excusal from jury service
  • Addresses situations where requiring such service members to serve would necessitate quartering them at another person's residence
  • Amends §52-1-8 of the West Virginia Code governing jury service disqualifications
  • Designates the amendments as the "Third Amendment Reaffirmation and Protection Act," referencing constitutional protections against quartering soldiers in private homes
  • Introduced by Senator Weld on February 19, 2026, and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee

Legislative Description

Third Amendment Reaffirmation and Protection Act

Courts

Last Action

To Judiciary

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/19/2026

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