West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 741: Expanding pilot program to implement involuntary commitment process
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 741 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia Senate on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Expanding pilot program to implement involuntary commitment process. Primary sponsor: Brian Helton (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 25, 2026): Chapter 177, Acts, Regular Session, 2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Helton | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| Tom Takubo | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| 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 177, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
- Approved by Governor 4/1/2026
- To Governor 3/18/2026
- Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal
- Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - Senate Journal
- To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate Journal
- House Message received
- Completed legislative action
- Communicated to Senate
- Passed House (Roll No. 443)
- Read 3rd time
- On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
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