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WV HB3020

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Henry Dillon

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to the West Virginia Constitution adding a new section recognizing the Holy Bible (66 books of Old and New Testaments) as the "divinely inspired, inerrant foundational document" for the state's society and government

  • Declares the Bible to be an accurate historical record of human and natural history and the "utmost authority for human moral behavior"

  • Requires the Holy Bible and its precepts be given "a place of prominence and reverence" in public buildings, laws, policies, and schools throughout West Virginia

  • Designates this as "Amendment No. 1" titled "Recognition of Holy Bible as Foundational Text" to be placed on the ballot for voter ratification in the 2026 general election

  • Requires two-thirds approval from both houses of the legislature to place the amendment before voters

Legislative Description

Constitutional Amendment for recognition of the Holy Bible

Constitutional Amendments

Last Action

To House Judiciary

2/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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