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WV SB196
Bill
AI Summary
- Increases minimum liability insurance requirements for organizations using school property for community activities to $1 million per occurrence, plus $5 million excess coverage per occurrence
- Replaces the previous reference to amounts specified in state code section 29-12-5a with specific dollar thresholds
- Requires insurance be obtained from a company licensed to do business in West Virginia
- County boards of education receive immunity from vicarious liability for community activities on school property only when these insurance requirements are met
- Introduced by Senator Weld on January 14, 2026, and referred to the Education and Finance committees
Legislative Description
Relating generally to liability insurance coverage for board of education
Boards and Commissions
Last Action
To Finance
1/30/2026
Committee Referrals
Finance1/30/2026
Education1/14/2026
Full Bill Text
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