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WV HB2452

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michael Hornby

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the property tax exemption for religious properties beyond those used "exclusively" for divine worship to include all property used for divine worship along with educational activities

  • Exempts church-owned properties used for instructional activities for students from preschool through 12th grade, provided the activities are consistent with the doctrines of the property owner or tenant and are non-profit

  • Removes the previous limitation that required church properties to be used "exclusively" for worship or specific purposes like pre-K schools, daycare centers, or church camps to qualify for exemption

  • Clarifies that churches requiring reimbursement for utility expenses, janitorial services, or other operational costs from entities using the property does not disqualify the property from the tax exemption

Legislative Description

Protecting Religious Homeschooling Act

Education (K12)

Last Action

To House Finance

2/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance2/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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