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WV SB771

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mark Maynard

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a non-denominational chapel within the West Virginia State Capitol building for prayer, meditation, and religious observance open to all faiths and beliefs
  • Assigns the Department of Administration responsibility for overseeing the chapel's establishment, maintenance, and operation
  • Creates a Capitol Chapel Advisory Committee consisting of one House delegate, one senator, one public member, and the Secretary of Administration (serving as chair) to guide chapel use and ensure inclusivity
  • Allows funding through state budget appropriations, private donations, and grants, but prohibits state funds from promoting any specific religion
  • Requires the chapel to be open during regular Capitol business hours with scheduling managed on a non-discriminatory basis, with no religious group granted exclusive rights

Legislative Description

Establishing non-denominational chapel within WV State Capitol building

Legislature

Last Action

To Government Organization

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Government Organization2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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