West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 4473: Relating to the West Virginia Supreme Court’s power to promulgate rules allowing for the limited practice of law by nonlawyers

In committee Last action January 19, 2026: Markup Discussion

Plain-language summary

HB 4473 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the West Virginia Supreme Court’s power to promulgate rules allowing for the limited practice of law by nonlawyers. Primary sponsor: Joe Statler (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 19, 2026): Markup Discussion.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Joe Statler (Republican). 4 co-sponsors.