West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5465: Allow anyone with a master’s degree to sit for WV Bar exam and become licensed attorney

In committee Last action February 12, 2026: To House Judiciary

Plain-language summary

HB 5465 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Allow anyone with a master’s degree to sit for WV Bar exam and become licensed attorney. Primary sponsor: Mark Dean (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2026): To House Judiciary.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Mark Dean (Republican).