West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 540: Relating to audio recording during CPS investigation
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 540 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia Senate on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to audio recording during CPS investigation. Primary sponsor: Vince Deeds (Republican). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 5, 2026): To House Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vince Deeds | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Kevan Bartlett | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Amy Grady | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Mark Maynard | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Phillips | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Rollan Roberts | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| Patricia Rucker | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Smith | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jay Taylor | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 14 |
| Willis | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- To House Judiciary
- To Judiciary
- Introduced in House
- House received Senate message
- Ordered to House
- Passed Senate (Roll No. 327)
- Read 3rd time
- On 3rd reading
- Read 2nd time
- On 2nd reading
- Read 1st time
- Immediate consideration
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