HB4568

Clarifying abuse of process

Chamber Passed·2/18/26

HB4568 prohibits service of process in civil and Family Court actions on county property.

HB4568 amends the West Virginia Code to add a new section prohibiting service of process for any civil action or Family Court action on property owned by a county. This bill aims to clarify the rules around where legal documents can be served, specifically preventing such service on county-owned property.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 91–1 · Feb 18
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
6
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Passed House (Roll No. 120)

91 Yea

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1 Nay

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7 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 12

9:00 AM

Standing Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

Feb 12

9:00 AM

House Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

History

Feb 19

Senate

Introduced in Senate

Feb 19

Senate

To Judiciary

Feb 19

Senate

To Judiciary