HB5274

Allowing the Secretary of State administer oaths and affirmations.

Introduced·2/5/26
Intr Text

Allows the Secretary of State to administer oaths and affirmations.

West Virginia HB5274 amends the Code of West Virginia to allow the Secretary of State to administer oaths and affirmations, issue subpoenas, and involve the aid of the circuit court in the execution of its subpoena power. The Secretary of State may request legal and investigative assistance from the Attorney General when investigating a charitable organization, professional fund-raising counsel, or professional solicitor. The bill also outlines penalties for violations of the solicitation of charitable funds act.

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History

Feb 5

House

Filed for introduction

Feb 5

House

To Judiciary

Feb 5

House

Introduced in House