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Introduced
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
In Committee
01/21/2020
01/21/2020
Crossed Over
01/20/2020
01/20/2020
Passed
02/13/2020
02/13/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/14/2020
04/14/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Creating Protect Our Right to Unite Act
AI Summary
This bill, the Protect Our Right to Unite Act, aims to protect an individual's constitutional right to privately associate with advocacy groups that represent their beliefs. It prohibits public agencies in West Virginia from requiring tax-exempt organizations to provide donor or membership information, and prevents the release of such information without the express written permission of the organization and the individual. The bill also provides civil remedies, including the ability to seek injunctions, recover damages, and receive attorney's fees, if the law is violated. The purpose is to ensure that private association is not discouraged or suppressed by actions of public agencies, in line with the Supreme Court's NAACP v. Alabama decision.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Chapter 339, Acts, Regular Session, 2020 (on 04/14/2020)
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