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SB965 • 2026
Providing protection of personal information of certain attorneys
Providing protection of personal information of certain attorneys
Passed Legislature
This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.
Bill History
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2026-02-17
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To Judiciary
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2026-02-17
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Introduced in Senate
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2026-02-17
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To Judiciary
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2026-02-17
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Filed for introduction
Official Summary Text
Providing protection of personal information of certain attorneys
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SB 965 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 Introduced Version Senate Bill 965 History | Email Key: Green = existing Code. Red = new code to be enacted WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE 2026 REGULAR SESSION Introduced Senate Bill 965 By Senator Willis [Introduced February 17, 2026; referred to the Committee on the Judiciary] A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §5A-8-21a, relating to the personal information of protected individuals; providing for the protection of the personal information of district attorneys, assistant district attorneys, and district attorney investigators; providing for records of the Office of the Secretary of State; providing for an effective date; and providing for related matters. Be it enacted by the Legislature of West Virginia: ARTICLE 8. PUBLIC RECORDS MANAGEMENT AND PRESERVATION ACT. §5A-8-21a. Limited access to personal information for protected individuals. (a) As used in this section, the term "protected individual" shall mean a current or retired district attorney, assistant district attorney, or district attorney investigator. (b) A protected individual, or the judicial administrator's office on behalf of a protected individual, may request that a public body or third party withhold their information from disclosure. (c) A request made under this section shall provide sufficient information to confirm that the requester is a protected individual, and that a request made by the judicial administrator's office certifies that a requester is a protected individual, and no further information may be required to confirm that the requester is a protected individual. (d) A protected individual or the judicial administrator's office may bring an action for mandamus due to a violation of this section against a public body or third party. (e) Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, an individual who is recognized as a protected individual shall not be exempt from publication or removal of his personal information from records publicly posted by the office of the Secretary of State. (f) This section shall become effective on July 1, 2026. NOTE: The purpose of this bill relates to the personal information of protected individuals. The bill provides for the protection of the personal information of district attorneys, assistant district attorneys, and district attorney investigators. The bill provides for records of the office of the Secretary of State. The bill provides for an effective date. Finally, the bill provides for related matters. Strike-throughs indicate language that would be stricken from a heading or the present law and underscoring indicates new language that would be added. 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: