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WV HB4381

WV HB4381
Relating to disaffiliation from certain conferences


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Introduced
01/15/2026
In Committee
01/15/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

The purpose of this bill is to regulate property distribution in cases of local charities disaffiliating from national or regional conferences, denominations, or chapters.

AI Summary

This bill allows a local church to leave its denominational conference, which is a larger governing body of churches within a specific religious tradition, and keep its property. However, the local church must pay back the conference for any money the conference invested in acquiring, maintaining, or improving the property the local church uses. The conference must provide a clear and complete record of these investments to determine the reimbursement amount. Importantly, the local church will not have to repay the conference for any investments the local church itself made towards the property.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

To House Judiciary (on 01/15/2026)

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