West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 650: Designating psychiatric hospital that treats exclusively civil and forensic patients
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 650 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia Senate on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Designating psychiatric hospital that treats exclusively civil and forensic patients. Primary sponsor: Ben Queen (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 25, 2026): Chapter 225, Acts, Regular Session, 2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Queen | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Hamilton | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tom Takubo | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Chapter 225, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
- Became law without Governor's signature - Senate Journal
- Became law 4/2/2026
- Became law without Governor's signature- House Journal
- To Governor 3/11/2026
- House Message received
- Completed legislative action
- Communicated to Senate
- Effective from passage (Roll No. 366)
- Passed House (Roll No. 365)
- Read 3rd time
- On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
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