SB799

Requiring receipt of return of service or return receipt be filed with court

Chamber Passed·2/20/26

Requires proof of service to be filed with court in eviction proceedings.

West Virginia SB799 mandates that landlords provide proof of service when filing a petition for eviction. This proof must be filed with the court. The bill also requires a hearing to be scheduled within five to ten judicial days after the petition is filed. Tenants must be notified of the hearing and can file a written defense within five days of receiving notice. The bill aims to clarify procedures for evictions.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 32–0 · Feb 20
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Passed Senate (Roll No. 169)

32 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 16

3:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Committee Meeting

History

Feb 23

House

House received Senate message

Feb 23

House

Introduced in House

Feb 23

House

To Judiciary