HB5521 is a bill in the West Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Relating to public adjusters.

What is the status of HB5521?

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

Who sponsored HB5521?

Hott, John Paul (R, 085), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB5521?

On the West Virginia Legislature website: https://www.wvlegislature.gov/bill_status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5521&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill

West Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session

West Virginia HB5521: Relating to public adjusters

Q: What does HB5521 do?

In its own words: To amend and reenact §33-12B-1 and §33-12B-3 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, and to amend the code by adding twelve new sections, designated §33-12B-5a, §33-12B-5b, §33-12B-5c, §33-12B-5d, §33-12B-5e, §33-12B-5f, §33-12B-5g, §33-12B-16, §33-12B-17, §33-12B-18, §33-12B-19, §33-12B-20, and §33-12B-21, relating to public adjusters; defining terms; establishing application, licensure, and examination requirements for public adjusters; establishing standards of conduct for public adjusters; and establishing contract requirements for a public adjuster and insured. ARTICLE 12B.

Status: Passed one chamber, March 4, 2026

What the bill says

To amend and reenact §33-12B-1 and §33-12B-3 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, and to amend the code by adding twelve new sections, designated §33-12B-5a, §33-12B-5b, §33-12B-5c, §33-12B-5d, §33-12B-5e, §33-12B-5f, §33-12B-5g, §33-12B-16, §33-12B-17, §33-12B-18, §33-12B-19, §33-12B-20, and §33-12B-21, relating to public adjusters; defining terms; establishing application, licensure, and examination requirements for public adjusters; establishing standards of conduct for public adjusters; and establishing contract requirements for a public adjuster and insured. ARTICLE 12B.

From the engrossed text, February 27, 2026:

A BILL to amend and reenact §33-12B-1 and §33-12B-3 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, and to amend the code by adding twelve new sections, designated §33-12B-5a, §33-12B-5b, §33-12B-5c, §33-12B-5d, §33-12B-5e, §33-12B-5f, §33-12B-5g, §33-12B-16, §33-12B-17, §33-12B-18, §33-12B-19, §33-12B-20, and §33-12B-21, relating to public adjusters; defining terms; establishing application, licensure, and examination requirements for public adjusters; establishing standards of conduct for public adjusters; and establishing contract requirements for a public adjuster and insured. ARTICLE 12B. ADJUSTERS. §33-12B-1. Definitions. (a) "Automated claims adjudication system" means a preprogrammed computer system designed for the collection, data entry, calculation, and final resolution of portable electronics insurance claims (2) Must comply with all claims payments requirements of the insurance code; and (3) Must be certified as compliant with this section by a licensed adjuster that is an officer of the entity which employs the individuals operating pursuant to §33-12B-3(a)(14) of this code. (b) "Business entity" means a corporation, association, partnership, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, or other legal entity. (c) "Catastrophic disaster" according to the Federal Response Plan, means an event that results in large numbers of deaths and injuries; causes extensive damage or destruction of facilities that provide and sustain human needs; produces an overwhelming demand on state and local response resources and mechanisms; causes a severe long-term effect on general …

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West Virginia HB5521: Relating to public adjusters

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