HB5105

Relating to financial exploitation of a person in recovery

Chamber Passed·2/23/26

West Virginia HB5105 aims to protect individuals in recovery from financial exploitation.

West Virginia HB5105 addresses the financial exploitation of individuals in recovery from addiction. The bill defines "financial exploitation" as the intentional misappropriation or misuse of funds or assets of a person in recovery. It prohibits acting in a position of trust and confidence, such as guardian or conservator, from being a standalone defense against financial exploitation charges. The bill allows courts to order various remedies, including the return of misappropriated assets, injunctions, and the appointment of a receiver.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 94–0 · Feb 23
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
8
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Passed House (Roll No. 163)

94 Yea

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0 Nay

6 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 17

9:00 AM

Standing Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

Feb 16

9:00 AM

House Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

History

Feb 24

Senate

Introduced in Senate

Feb 24

Senate

To Judiciary

Feb 24

Senate

To Judiciary