HB65Introduced in the House of Delegates
Estates and Trusts - Fiduciaries - Attorney-Client Privilege
Introduced by Jon Cardin, District 11
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Clarifying that a communication between an attorney and a client that acts as a fiduciary is subject to the attorney-client privilege even if fiduciary funds are used to compensate the attorney for services rendered to the client.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 501
May 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Third Reading Passed · April 13, 2026
45
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
47 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mike McKay | 1 | Yes |
| Paul Corderman | 2 | Yes |
| Karen Lewis Young | 3 | Yes |
| William Folden | 4 | Yes |
| Justin Ready | 5 | Yes |
| Johnny Salling | 6 | Yes |
| J.B. Jennings | 7 | Yes |
| Carl Jackson | 8 | Yes |
| Katie Hester | 9 | Yes |
| Benjamin Brooks | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Pre-filed
First Reading Judiciary
Hearing 1/28 at 2:00 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 1/28 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Judiciary
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (120-0)
Referred Judicial Proceedings
Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (45-0)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 501
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