HB5059

Relating to cultural heritage institutions

Chamber Passed·3/4/26

West Virginia HB5059 allows cultural heritage institutions to claim title to certain property after providing notices.

West Virginia HB5059 establishes procedures for cultural heritage institutions to claim title to property in their possession. The bill allows institutions to assert title to property on permanent loan, undocumented property held for three years, and unsolicited donations not claimed within 60 days. It also permits institutions to apply conservation measures to loaned property without lender permission if necessary for protection or safety.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 92–0 · Mar 4
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
3
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Passed House (Roll No. 295)

92 Yea

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0 Nay

7 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 27

9:00 AM

Standing Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

Feb 26

9:00 AM

Standing Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

History

Mar 5

Senate

Introduced in Senate

Mar 5

Senate

To Judiciary

Mar 5

Senate

To Judiciary