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WV SB919

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jay Taylor

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits explicit music and songs with parental-advisory labels at all West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission (WVSSAC) sanctioned interscholastic athletic events and activities
  • Bans "clean" or edited versions of explicit songs, even when profanity has been removed, if the original release was explicit
  • Requires the WVSSAC to adopt rules establishing principal approval responsibilities, violation procedures, and progressive penalties including warnings, fines, and loss of postseason hosting privileges
  • Authorizes contest officials and WVSSAC representatives to immediately stop any music believed to violate the standards
  • Rules must be adopted by July 1 following enactment, with enforcement beginning the subsequent school year

Legislative Description

Creating Safe School Events Music Act

Education (K12)

Last Action

To Education

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/11/2026

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