Addresses standards of liability and insurance requirements in certain civil actions.
Clarifies liability for injury, death, damages caused by an owner, for lessor or licensee of a private club, liability of intoxicated persons, liability for knowingly unlawful sales.
Sets standards of liability to bring action for damages due to intoxication against an owner, lessor/licensee of a private club, and rebuttable presumption and exceptions.
Also clarifies the liability for owners or lessors of property due to gross negligence.
Legislative History
On Mar. 31, 2025, bill introduced in House; on Apr. 2, 2025, bill was passed in House.
On Apr. 3, 2025, bill delivered to Senate; on Apr. 11, 2025, bill was passed in Senate.
On Apr. 12, 2025, bill returned to House; on Apr. 15, 2025, bill delivered to governor.
Effectiveness
If approved, effective Aug. 1, 2025, and applies to cases filed on or after Aug. 1, 2025.
Apr. 25, 2025 WV LEG Governor Approval
On Apr. 25, 2025, WV LEG governor approved SB 3513, effective on Aug. 1, 2025.
Regulators
WV LEG
Entity Types
Ins
Reference
Act, 4/25/2025; Bill HB3513, 4/15/2025; Citation: WV LEG 60-7;
