West Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced 5 R cosponsors

HB 4570 — To make the posting of a summons in a conspicuous place on rental property acceptable service when a tenant is unavailable for personal service

Last action — To Judiciary

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2026 Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

To make the posting of a summons in a conspicuous place on rental property acceptable service when a tenant is unavailable for personal service

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

8 added · 13 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amended version of HB 4570 allows landlords to notify tenants about eviction proceedings by posting notices on the rental property instead of requiring in-person delivery or publication. It specifies that a third party, not involved in the eviction, must post the notice and confirm it with a sworn affidavit and photographic evidence. This change is significant because it aims to ensure that tenants receive proper notice in a way that is verifiable, making the eviction process more transparent and fair.

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CS for HB 4570 WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION Committee Substitute for House Bill 4570 By Delegates Brooks, Roop, Pritt, Green, and Martin [Originating in the Committee on the Judiciary;
WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION ENGROSSED Committee Substitute for House Bill 4570 By Delegates Brooks, Roop, Pritt, Green, and Martin [Originating in the Committee on the Judiciary;
Reported on February 2, 2026] CS for HB 4570 A BILL to amend and reenact §37-6-5 and §55-3A-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to allowing service of a notice to terminate tenancy upon tenants by posting the notice conspicuously on the premises and secured by reasonable means where it can be readily obtained;
Reported on February 2, 2026] Eng CS for HB 4570 A BILL to amend and reenact §37-6-5 and §55-3A-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to allowing service of a notice to terminate tenancy upon tenants by posting the notice conspicuously on the premises and secured by reasonable means where it can be readily obtained;
(b) A periodic tenancy in which the period is less than one year may be terminated by like 1 CS for HB 4570 notice or by notice for one full period before the end of any period.
1 Eng CS for HB 4570 (b) A periodic tenancy in which the period is less than one year may be terminated by like notice or by notice for one full period before the end of any period.
2 CS for HB 4570 (3) That the tenant is wrongfully occupying the property in that the tenant is in arrears in the payment of rent, has breached a warranty or a leasehold covenant, or has deliberately or negligently damaged the property or knowingly permitted another person to do so, and describing the arrearage, breach, or act or omission;
(3) That the tenant is wrongfully occupying the property in that the tenant is in arrears in the payment of rent, has breached a warranty or a leasehold covenant, or has deliberately or 2 Eng CS for HB 4570 negligently damaged the property or knowingly permitted another person to do so, and describing the arrearage, breach, or act or omission;
Provided That the posting of a notice of the hearing upon the rental unit may not be accomplished by the petitioner and must be effectuated by a third party with no interest in the proceedings.
Provided, That the posting of a notice of the hearing upon the rental unit may not be accomplished by the petitioner and must be effectuated by a third party with no interest in the proceedings.
3 CS for HB 4570 (e) If service of process of the notice of hearing is effectuated pursuant to (c) (1) or (2), the petitioner shall, upon receipt of the return of service or the return receipt as the case may be, evidencing service upon the tenant, file with the court his or her petition and the proof of service (e) In addition to the requirements of subsection (d) of this section, if service of process upon the tenant of the notice of the hearing is accomplished by posting the notice conspicuously on the rental unit pursuant to subsection (c)(3) of this section, the petitioner shall provide the court with a notarized affidavit of proof of service from the third party that effectuated service evidencing service was made upon the tenant in this manner.
3 Eng CS for HB 4570 (e) If service of process of the notice of hearing is effectuated pursuant to (c) (1) or (2), the petitioner shall, upon receipt of the return of service or the return receipt as the case may be, evidencing service upon the tenant, file with the court his or her petition and the proof of service.
(f) In addition to the requirements of subsection (d) of this section, if service of process upon the tenant of the notice of the hearing is accomplished by posting the notice conspicuously on the rental unit pursuant to subsection (c)(3) of this section, the petitioner shall provide the court with a notarized affidavit of proof of service from the third party that effectuated service evidencing service was made upon the tenant in this manner.
NOTE:
The purpose of this bill is to permit service upon tenants for eviction proceedings to be accomplished by publication or by posting the notice conspicuously on the premises in a reasonably secure manner.
Strike-throughs indicate language that would be stricken from a heading or the present law and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.
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Action History

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Judiciary

  3. Introduced in House

  4. To House Judiciary

  5. To House Courts

  6. Markup Discussion

  7. To House Courts

  8. To House Judiciary

  9. Markup Discussion

  10. By substitute, do pass

  11. On 1st reading, Special Calendar

  12. Read 1st time

  13. On 2nd reading, Special Calendar

  14. Read 2nd time

  15. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

  16. Read 3rd time

  17. Passed House (Roll No. 56)

  18. Communicated to Senate

  19. Introduced in Senate

  20. To Judiciary

  21. To Judiciary

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4570 do?
To make the posting of a summons in a conspicuous place on rental property acceptable service when a tenant is unavailable for personal service
Who sponsors HB 4570?
HB 4570 is sponsored by Eric Brooks (Republican), Carl "Bill" Roop (Republican), Vacant1 (Republican), David Green (Republican), and Carl Martin (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 4570?
This bill died with 2026 Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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