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WV SB880
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/25/2026
Primary Sponsor
Patricia Rucker
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AI Summary
- Requires all West Virginia state agencies to use the terms "Judea and Samaria" instead of "West Bank" when referring to the territory Israel captured from Jordan during the 1967 Six-Day War
- Prohibits the use of state funds to create any official government materials that use the term "West Bank"
- Defines "official government material" broadly to include guidance documents, rules, briefings, press releases, and communications from any state department, division, board, commission, or institution
- Allows agency executive heads to waive the prohibition if they determine it is in the state's interest and submit written explanation to the Legislature (if in session) or Governor within 30 days
Legislative Description
Recognizing Judea and Samaria
Finance and Administration
Last Action
To House Judiciary
2/26/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/26/2026
Judiciary2/9/2026
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