HB4473Introduced in the House of Delegates
Relating to the West Virginia Supreme Court’s power to promulgate rules allowing for the limited practice of law by nonlawyers
Introduced by Joseph Statler, District 77
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Markup Discussion
January 19, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Judiciary
Introduced in House
To House Judiciary
To House Legal Services
Markup Discussion
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