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WV HB4103

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Elias Coop-Gonzalez

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all West Virginia public elementary and secondary schools to display a poster or framed copy of the Ten Commandments in a conspicuous place in every classroom beginning with the 2026-2027 school year

  • Posters must be at least 16 inches wide by 20 inches tall with text legible from anywhere in the classroom, and must use the specific biblical text prescribed in the bill

  • Schools must accept privately donated posters that meet the size and content requirements, and may use public funds to purchase compliant replacements for non-conforming displays

  • Surplus posters not needed for classroom display must be offered as donations to other public elementary or secondary schools

  • Adds new section §18-33-9 to the West Virginia Code under Article 33 (Student Religious Liberties)

Legislative Description

Relating to the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools

Education (K12)

Last Action

To House Education

1/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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