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HB 4492·WV·house

Limiting broker deposits to $500

In CommitteeFiled Jan 19, 2026
Sponsor: Lucas
Latest Action

To House Government Adminstration

Jan 20, 2026

Summary

The bill amends the West Virginia Real Estate License Act to raise the ceiling on how much of a broker’s personal funds may be held in a trust account from $100 to $500. It applies to any licensed broker who maintains a trust fund account for client monies. The change is intended to give brokers more flexibility to maintain a minimum balance while preserving existing fiduciary safeguards.

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