SB 459
  • Introduced
    Jan 16, 2026
  • Passed Senate
    Mar 02, 2026
  • Passed House
    Mar 13, 2026
  • Became Law
SB 459
West Virginia Senate Bill
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Ensuring meaningful contact between child and step-siblings
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Senate • Mar 14, 2026: To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate Journal
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Enrolled Committee Substitute

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Mar 02, 2026, Senate
Passage
YES: 31
NO: 0
OTHER: 3
YES: 31

NO: 0

    ABSENT: 3

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    Mar 13, 2026, House
    PASSAGE
    YES: 85
    NO: 0
    OTHER: 14
    YES: 85

    NO: 0

      NOT VOTING: 14

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      Actions
      • Mar 14, 2026 | Senate
        • To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate Journal
      • Mar 18, 2026 | Senate
        • To Governor 3/18/2026
      • Mar 14, 2026 | Senate
        • House Message received
      • Mar 13, 2026 | House
        • On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
        • Read 3rd time
        • Passed House (Roll No. 528)
        • Communicated to Senate
        • Completed legislative action
      • Mar 12, 2026 | House
        • On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
        • Read 2nd time
      • Mar 11, 2026 | House
        • On 1st reading, Special Calendar
        • Read 1st time
      • Mar 10, 2026 | House
        • Do pass
      • Mar 06, 2026 | House
        • Markup Discussion
      • Mar 03, 2026 | House
        • House received Senate message
        • Introduced in House
        • To Judiciary
        • To House Judiciary
      • Mar 02, 2026 | Senate
        • On 3rd reading
        • Read 3rd time
        • Passed Senate (Roll No. 271)
        • Ordered to House
      • Feb 27, 2026 | Senate
        • On 2nd reading
        • Read 2nd time
      • Feb 26, 2026 | Senate
        • Committee substitute reported
        • Immediate consideration
        • Read 1st time
      • Jan 16, 2026 | Senate
        • Filed for introduction
        • To Judiciary
        • Introduced in Senate
        • To Judiciary
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