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SB916 • 2026
Using “A.C.” as name ending for accounting corporation
Using “A.C.” as name ending for accounting corporation
Enacted
This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.
Bill History
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2026-03-25
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Approved by Governor 3/25/2026
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2026-03-18
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To Governor 3/18/2026
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2026-03-14
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Approved by Governor 3/25/2026 - House Journal
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2026-03-14
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Approved by Governor 3/25/2026 - Senate Journal
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2026-03-14
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To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate Journal
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2026-03-14
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House Message received
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2026-03-14
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Completed legislative action
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2026-03-14
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Communicated to Senate
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2026-03-14
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Effective July 1, 2026 (Roll No. 607)
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2026-03-14
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Passed House (Roll No. 606)
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2026-03-14
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Read 3rd time
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2026-03-14
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On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
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2026-03-13
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On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
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2026-03-12
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Read 2nd time
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2026-03-11
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Postponed on 2nd reading, Special Calendar, until 3/12/2026
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2026-03-11
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On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
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2026-03-10
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Read 1st time
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2026-03-10
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Immediate consideration
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2026-03-10
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Do pass
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2026-02-23
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To House Government Organization
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2026-02-23
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To Government Organization
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2026-02-23
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Introduced in House
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2026-02-23
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House received Senate message
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2026-02-21
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Ordered to House
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2026-02-21
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Effective July 1, 2026 (Roll No. 191)
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2026-02-21
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Passed Senate (Roll No. 190)
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2026-02-21
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Read 3rd time
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2026-02-21
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On 3rd reading
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2026-02-20
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Read 2nd time
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2026-02-20
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On 2nd reading
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2026-02-19
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Read 1st time
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2026-02-19
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On 1st reading
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2026-02-18
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Reported do pass
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2026-02-11
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To Government Organization
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2026-02-11
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Introduced in Senate
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2026-02-11
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To Government Organization
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2026-02-11
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Filed for introduction
Official Summary Text
Using “A.C.” as name ending for accounting corporation
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SB 916 Text skip navigation SENATE PRESIDENT SENATORS COMMITTEES VIDEO/AUDIO DISTRICT MAPS SENATE CLERK SENATE RULES HOUSE SPEAKER DELEGATES COMMITTEES VIDEO/AUDIO DISTRICT MAPS HOUSE CLERK HOUSE RULES HOUSE STAFF JOINT INTERIM COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE ADMINISTRATOR LEGISLATIVE SERVICES DIVISION PUBLIC INFORMATION LEGISLATIVE AUTOMATED SYSTEMS DIVISION LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR'S OFFICE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION & RESEARCH DIVISION POST AUDIT DIVISION BUDGET DIVISION REGULATORY AND FISCAL AFFAIRS DIVISION CLAIMS COMMISSION CRIME VICTIMS RULE-MAKING REVIEW SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS JUDICIAL COMP. COMMISSION JOINT RULES STAFF INFO BILL STATUS BILL STATUS BILL TRACKING STATE LAW WEST VIRGINIA CODE ACTS OF THE LEGISLATURE CODE OF 1931 WV CONSTITUTION US CONSTITUTION REPORTS AGENCY REPORTS AGENCY GRANT AWARDS PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS POST AUDITS EDUCATIONAL CITIZEN’S GUIDE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM PAGE PROGRAM PUBLICATIONS PHOTO GALLERY CAPITOL HISTORY HOW A BILL BECOMES LAW CONTACT SENATE ROSTER HOUSE ROSTER PUBLIC INFO. NEWS RELEASES HELPFUL LINKS Enrolled Version - Final Version Senate Bill 916 History OTHER VERSIONS - Introduced Version | | Email Key: Green = existing Code. Red = new code to be enacted WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE 2026 REGULAR SESSION Enrolled Senate Bill 916 By Senator Morris [Passed March 14, 2026; to take effect July 1, 2026] AN ACT to amend and reenact §30-9-30 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to the use of "A.C." as a name ending for an accounting corporation. Be it enacted by the Legislature of West Virginia: ARTICLE 9. ACCOUNTANTS. §30-9-30. Accounting corporations. (a) All accounting corporations created prior to July 1, 2001, are hereby continued. (b) On or after July 1, 2001, one or more certified public accountants or public accountants may organize and become a shareholder or shareholders of an accounting corporation domiciled within this state under the terms and conditions and subject to the limitations and restrictions specified by rule. (c) When the Secretary of State receives a certification of authorization to act as an accounting corporation, he or she shall attach the authorization to the corporation application and, upon compliance with the applicable provisions of §31-1-1 et seq. of this code, the Secretary of State shall issue to the incorporators a certificate of incorporation for the accounting corporation. (d) The corporate name shall contain the words "accounting corporation" or the abbreviation "A.C.". The use of the word "company", "corporation", or "incorporated" or any other words or abbreviations in the name of a corporation organized under this article which indicates that such corporation is a corporation, other than the words "accounting corporation" or the abbreviation "A.C.", is specifically prohibited. The Clerk of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Delegates hereby certify that the foregoing bill is correctly enrolled. ............................................................... Clerk of the Senate ............................................................... Clerk of the House of Delegates Originated in the Senate. To take effect July 1, 2026. ............................................................... President of the Senate ............................................................... Speaker of the House of Delegates __________ The within is ................................................ this the........................................... Day of ..........................................................................................................., 2026. ............................................................. Governor Bill Status | Bill Tracking | Legacy WV Code | Bulletin Board | District Maps | Senate Roster | House Roster | Live | Blog | Jobs | Links | Home This Web site is maintained by the West Virginia Legislature's Office of Reference & Information. | Terms of Use | Webmaster | © 2026 West Virginia Legislature ** Print On Demand Name: Email: Phone: