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WV SB918

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mark Maynard

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a non-denominational chapel within the West Virginia Capitol building for prayer, meditation, and religious observance, open to all individuals regardless of religious affiliation

  • Assigns the Department of Administration responsibility for oversight, maintenance, and operation of the chapel

  • Creates a Capitol Chapel Advisory Committee consisting of one House delegate, one senator, one public member, and the Secretary of Administration (serving as chair) to guide chapel use and ensure inclusivity

  • Permits funding through state budget appropriations, private donations, and grants, but prohibits use of state funds to promote any specific religion

  • Requires the chapel to be open during regular Capitol business hours with scheduling managed on a non-discriminatory basis, with no religious group having exclusive rights

Legislative Description

Establishing non-denominational chapel within WV State Capitol building

Legislature

Last Action

To Government Organization

3/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Government Organization3/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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