Change the title from Salesperson in State Code to Sales agent for thoses who sell real estate.
HB 4636 changes the official term "salesperson" to "sales agent" in West Virginia's real estate licensing code. This bill directly affects real estate professionals who work under a broker's supervision, updating terminology across multiple sections of the state code. The key mechanism is a simple terminology revision - replacing "salesperson" with "sales agent" in definitions and licensing requirements without altering any duties, qualifications, or regulatory processes. The bill does not create new requirements or change how real estate transactions are conducted.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2026
Last action Jan 23, 2026
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5
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Committee
3
Jan 23, 2026
Committee
To House Government Adminstration
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Committee
To House Government Organization
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Committee
To Government Organization
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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