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WV SB196

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ryan Weld

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

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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