West Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 598: Permitting judges to refer parents to prosecuting attorney for making certain false allegations in child custody proceedings
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 598 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia Senate on February 25, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Permitting judges to refer parents to prosecuting attorney for making certain false allegations in child custody proceedings. Primary sponsor: Stuart. It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 20, 2025): To House Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Vince Deeds | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Willis | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mike Woelfel | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
“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. 135)
- Read 3rd time
- On 3rd reading
- Read 2nd time
- On 2nd reading
- Read 1st time
- On 1st reading
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