HB 4276 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Relating to authorizing the Attorney General to promulgate a legislative rule relating to fair treatment of crime victims and witnesses.

HB 4276 updates a long-standing rule (established in 1985) that governs how West Virginia's Attorney General must treat crime victims and witnesses. The bill adds a specific expiration date - August 1, 2036 - to this rule, meaning it will automatically end unless renewed by the legislature. This change does not alter the rule's substance but sets a clear timeline for its continuation. The rule directly affects crime victims and witnesses by requiring fair treatment standards in the state's legal processes.
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Introduced Jan 14, 2026 Last action Jan 14, 2026
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