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WV HB5339

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Henry Dillon

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits public school districts and supervisors from taking adverse action against employees for expressing opinions on social media or in public settings
  • Bars disciplinary or job action as a method to address allegations of slander or libel against school employees
  • Adds new section §18A-2A-2 to the Teachers Bill of Rights article in West Virginia Code
  • Introduced February 9, 2026, by Delegate Dillon and referred to the House Committee on Education

Legislative Description

Prevent public school districts or supervisors from taking adverse action against public school employees for expressing opinions on social media or in public.

Education (K12)

Last Action

To House Education

2/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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