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SB 553·WV·senate

Providing for transfer of license to contractor’s qualifying immediate family member

Signed into LawFiled Jan 21, 2026
Sponsor: Mike Woelfel (D)
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Chapter 233, Acts, Regular Session, 2026

Jun 25, 2026

Summary

The bill lets a licensed contractor move their license to an immediate family member for up to one year without an exam if the family member is already involved in the business or employs qualified staff. After that year, the new holder must pass the board’s exam to keep the license. It also sets rules for transfers after the original holder’s death or permanent incapacity.

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