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WV SB502

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jay Taylor

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes permanent endowment funds for women's collegiate Olympic sports programs at NCAA Division I public institutions in West Virginia, with only earnings (not principal) available for expenditure

  • Provides state matching contributions to endowments based on verified institutional cost savings from operational efficiencies, administrative consolidation, and similar measures certified by the Higher Education Policy Commission

  • Creates a 50% tax credit against personal income or corporate net income tax for private donations to women's athletics endowments, subject to annual caps set by the Legislature

  • Restricts endowment earnings to direct program expenses including scholarships, coaching staff, equipment, facilities, and travel for women's collegiate Olympic sports

  • Requires annual reporting from institutions on cost savings, contributions, expenditures, and Title IX compliance, with periodic independent audits of endowment funds

Legislative Description

Women’s Collegiate Sports Protection Act

Education (Higher)

Last Action

Completed legislative action

3/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Education3/5/2026
Finance2/6/2026
Education1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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