SB794

Relating to appeals of orders or decrees of adoption

Complete·4/1/26

Clarifies that the Intermediate Court of Appeals does not have appellate jurisdiction over appeals of adoption orders or decrees.

This bill amends the West Virginia Code to clarify that the Intermediate Court of Appeals does not have appellate jurisdiction over appeals of adoption orders or decrees. It specifies that appeals of adoption orders or decrees should follow other legal procedures, ensuring clarity in the judicial process. The changes apply to orders or decrees entered after June 30, 2022.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

93 Yea

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0 Nay

6 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 8

4:00 PM

Standing Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

Mar 6

9:00 AM

Standing Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

History

Apr 1

Senate

Approved by Governor 4/1/2026

Mar 18

Senate

To Governor 3/18/2026

Mar 14

Senate

House Message received