Actions, Suits And Liens
West Virginia 2019 Regular Session
Relating to civil asset forfeiture [SB-309]
Relating to civil asset forfeiture
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Amending time frames to enforce certain liens [SB-247]
Amending time frames to enforce certain liens
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West Virginia 2019 Regular Session
Repealing antiquated provisions relating to gaming activities [HB-3082]
The purpose of this bill is to repeal §55-9-1, §55-9-2, and §55-9-3 of the Code of West Virginia to remove antiquated provisions of the code relating to gaming activities.
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West Virginia 2019 Regular Session
Prohibiting provisions within settlement agreements that prevent the disclosure of factual information related to a claim filed in a civil action [HB-3011]
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit provisions within settlement agreements that prevent the disclosure of factual information related to a claim filed in a civil action or a complaint filed in an administrative action, regarding: (1) Sexual assaults; (2) acts of sexual harassment; (3) acts of discrimination and harassment, retaliation or failure to prevent an act of harassment based on sex in the workplace; and (4) acts of discrimination and harassment, or retaliation based on sex in violation of the West Virginia Fair Housing Act. The bill
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West Virginia 2019 Regular Session
Relating to judgment liens [HB-2889]
The purpose of this bill is to require that the last four digits of debtor’s social security number and other identifying information be included in abstracts of judgments.
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West Virginia 2019 Regular Session
Modernizing the self-service storage lien law [HB-2761]
The purpose of this bill is to modernize the self-service storage lien law in West Virginia, re-define certain terms, and to provide an effective date for all rental agreements entered into or extended or renewed after July 1, 2019.
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West Virginia 2019 Regular Session
Relating to preventing compensatory damage awards for medical expenses from including certain sums [HB-2725]
The purpose of this bill is to prevent compensatory damage awards for medical expenses from including sums that the claimant has not and will not pay for medical care or treatment.
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West Virginia 2019 Regular Session
Employer Property Protection Act [HB-2675]
The purpose of this bill is to provide a private right of action for employers against any employee who misappropriates the employer’s property.
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West Virginia 2019 Regular Session
Relating to damages for medical monitoring [HB-2670]
The purpose of this bill is to establish limits applicable to the award of damages for medical monitoring.Â
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West Virginia 2019 Regular Session
Clarifying what constitutes an action requiring service to the Attorney General and notice to the Legislature [HB-2642]
The purpose of this bill is to clarify that actions that do not require monetary payments by a government agency, and other similar actions, do not mean “judgment” as defined in this article, and therefore do not require prior notice to the Legislature and Attorney General.
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West Virginia 2019 Regular Session
Including undue influence as a factor in the definition of financial exploitation of an elderly person or protected person [HB-2618]
The purpose of this bill is to include undue influence as a factor in the definition of financial exploitation of an incapacitated person, elderly person or protected person and to correct technical errors. The amendment is made in the civil cause of action as well as the criminal action.
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West Virginia 2019 Regular Session
Providing protective orders for victims of financial exploitation [HB-2614]
The purpose of this bill is to provide protective orders for victims of financial exploitation. It defines terms and sets out procedure for filing petitions notice and hearings and appeals. The bill provides for assessing penalties and establishing limitations of time. Rules are authorized, and confidentiality measures are established.
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West Virginia 2019 Regular Session
Modifying the Fair Trade Practices Act [HB-2478]
The purpose of this bill is to modify the Fair Trade Practices Act with regard to costs and damages.
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West Virginia 2019 Regular Session
Relating to admissibility of certain evidence in a civil action for damages [HB-2088]
The purpose of this bill is to allow admission of evidence in a civil action of the use or nonuse of a safety belt on the issues of negligence, contributory negligence, comparative negligence and failure to mitigate damages.
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West Virginia 2019 Regular Session
Adding “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” to the categories covered by the Human Rights Act [HB-2078]
The purpose of this bill is to add “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” to the categories covered by the Human Rights Act, prohibiting discrimination in employment and places of public accommodation. The bill adds “age”, “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” to the categories covered by the Fair Housing Act prohibiting discrimination in housing. The bill defines “sexual orientation” and “gender identity”.
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West Virginia 2018 Regular Session
Providing immunity from civil liability to facilities and employees providing crisis stabilization [SB-602]
Providing immunity from civil liability to facilities and employees providing crisis stabilization
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West Virginia 2018 Regular Session
Relating to proceedings for involuntary custody for examination [SB-603]
Relating to proceedings for involuntary custody for examination
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West Virginia 2018 Regular Session
Relating to admissibility of certain evidence in civil action [SB-606]
Relating to admissibility of certain evidence in civil action
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West Virginia 2018 Regular Session
Prohibiting certain misleading lawsuit advertising practices [SB-607]
Prohibiting certain misleading lawsuit advertising practices
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West Virginia 2018 Regular Session
Creating Protect Our Right to Unite Act [SB-595]
Creating Protect Our Right to Unite Act