HB 5673·WV·house
Creating a statutory right to petition circuit and family courts for sibling visitation
In CommitteeFiled Feb 17, 2026
Sponsor: Williams
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To House Judiciary
Feb 17, 2026
Summary
The bill gives adults who are siblings of a minor child a legal right to ask a circuit or family court for visitation with that child. It applies to blood, half, step, and adoptive siblings who are at least 18 years old. The goal is to ensure sibling relationships are considered in the best‑interest analysis for children in family law cases.
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