HB5060 is a bill in the West Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Relating to Decentralized Unincorporated Nonprofit Associations.

What is the status of HB5060?

Passed one chamber as of March 4, 2026. Latest action: To Judiciary (March 5, 2026).

Who sponsored HB5060?

Leavitt, Tristan (R, 053), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB5060?

On the West Virginia Legislature website: https://www.wvlegislature.gov/bill_status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5060&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill

West Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session

West Virginia HB5060: Relating to Decentralized Unincorporated Nonprofit Associations

Q: What does HB5060 do?

In its own words: To amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new article, designated §36-13-1, §36-13-2, §36-13-3, §36-13-4, §36-13-5, §36-13-6, §36-13-7, §36-13-8, §36-13-9, §36-13-10, §36-13-11, §36-13-12, §36-13-13, §36-13-14, §36-13-15, §36-13-16, §36-13-17, §36-13-18, §36-13-19, §36-13-20, §36-13-21, §36-13-22, §36-13-23, §36-13-24, §36-13-25, §36-13-26, §36-13-27, §36-13-28, §36-13-29, §36-13-30, and §36-13-31, relating generally to making unincorporated nonprofit associations a recognized legal entity in the state; creating the Decentralized Unincorporated Nonprofit Associat.

Status: Passed one chamber, March 4, 2026

What the bill says

To amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new article, designated §36-13-1, §36-13-2, §36-13-3, §36-13-4, §36-13-5, §36-13-6, §36-13-7, §36-13-8, §36-13-9, §36-13-10, §36-13-11, §36-13-12, §36-13-13, §36-13-14, §36-13-15, §36-13-16, §36-13-17, §36-13-18, §36-13-19, §36-13-20, §36-13-21, §36-13-22, §36-13-23, §36-13-24, §36-13-25, §36-13-26, §36-13-27, §36-13-28, §36-13-29, §36-13-30, and §36-13-31, relating generally to making unincorporated nonprofit associations a recognized legal entity in the state; creating the Decentralized Unincorporated Nonprofit Associat.

From the engrossed text, February 26, 2026:

A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new article, designated §36-13-1, §36-13-2, §36-13-3, §36-13-4, §36-13-5, §36-13-6, §36-13-7, §36-13-8, §36-13-9, §36-13-10, §36-13-11, §36-13-12, §36-13-13, §36-13-14, §36-13-15, §36-13-16, §36-13-17, §36-13-18, §36-13-19, §36-13-20, §36-13-21, §36-13-22, §36-13-23, §36-13-24, §36-13-25, §36-13-26, §36-13-27, §36-13-28, §36-13-29, §36-13-30, and §36-13-31, relating generally to making unincorporated nonprofit associations a recognized legal entity in the state; creating the Decentralized Unincorporated Nonprofit Association Act; providing a short title; defining terms; providing for the governing law; using profits; holding certain property; providing for who is liable; creating standing; allowing appointment of service agent; setting the proper venue; addressing dissolution, member removal, member duties, member powers, and member interests; setting permissible governance processes; creating right to inspect records; outlining termination process, mergers, and conversion to another entity; providing the Secretary of State with rulemaking authority; and setting an effective date. article 13. Decentralized Unincorporated Nonprofit Association Act. §36-13-1. Short title. This article may be cited as the "Decentralized Unincorporated Nonprofit Association Act." §36-13-2. Definitions. As used in this article: "Administrator" means a person authorized by the members of a decentralized unincorporated nonprofit association to fulfill administrative or operational tasks at the direction of the membership. "Decentralized unincorporated nonprofit association" means an unincorporated nonprofit association that meets the following (2) Has elected to be formed under …

West Virginia HB5060: Relating to Decentralized Unincorporated Nonprofit Associations

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