West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 888: Creating Judicial Deference Reform Act
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 888 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia Senate on February 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Creating Judicial Deference Reform Act. Primary sponsor: Chris Rose (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 26, 2026): To House Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Rose | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Laura Chapman | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Patricia Rucker | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Eric Tarr | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
“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. 220)
- Floor amendment rejected (Voice vote)
- Read 3rd time
- Deferred until foot of 1st reading
- On 3rd reading with right to amend
- Read 2nd time
- On 2nd reading
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