
Relating to the West Virginia Supreme Court’s power to promulgate rules allowing for the limited practice of law by nonlawyers
Filed by Joseph Statler(R · District HD-077)Official link pending verification · co-sponsored by 4 legislators
The purpose of this bill is to enumerate the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals capacity to create rules regarding the scope of practice in the state of West Virginia while creating a task force to encourage the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals to create rules allowing nonlawyers the ability to practice law under a limited license.
Legal Services
Last action: Markup Discussion (January 19, 2026)
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- Filed for introductionJanuary 16, 2026 · House
- To JudiciaryJanuary 16, 2026 · House
- Introduced in HouseJanuary 16, 2026 · House
- To House JudiciaryJanuary 16, 2026 · House
- To House Legal ServicesJanuary 19, 2026 · House
- Markup DiscussionJanuary 19, 2026 · House
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