West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 659: Prohibiting certain restrictions on regulation of accessory dwelling units
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 659 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia Senate on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibiting certain restrictions on regulation of accessory dwelling units. Primary sponsor: Patricia Rucker (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 25, 2026): Chapter 241, Acts, Regular Session, 2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia Rucker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Zack Maynard | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Darren Thorne | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
“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 241, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
- Approved by Governor 3/14/2026
- To Governor 3/9/2026
- House received Senate message
- Completed legislative action
- Communicated to House
- Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 361)
- House Message received
- Communicated to Senate
- Passed House (Roll No. 254)
- Read 3rd time
- Postponed on 3rd reading, Special Calendar, until 3/3/2026
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