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WV SB864

WV SB864
Providing for amount Secretary of State may charge for bad check fee


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Introduced
02/09/2026
In Committee
02/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

The purpose of this bill is to allow the Secretary of State to charge a fee of up to $5 plus any amount passed on by a financial institution for any returned or dishonored check, money order, or draft. This fee covers the administrative costs for handling the returned item. The bill allows the Secretary of State discretion to waive late fees under certain circumstances. The bill provides that the Secretary of State shall design and provide a veteran-owned logotype.

AI Summary

This bill allows the Secretary of State to charge a fee of up to $5 plus any amount passed on by a financial institution for any returned or dishonored check, money order, or draft, which covers the administrative costs for handling such returned items, and also grants the Secretary of State discretion to waive late fees under certain circumstances, while also requiring the Secretary of State to design and provide a veteran-owned logotype for businesses that meet specific criteria.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

To Judiciary (on 02/09/2026)

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