Bill > HB4924

This bill amends the Municipal Home Rule Program in West Virginia to prevent municipalities participating in the program from enacting nondiscrimination ordinances that include protected classes beyond those already defined in state statute. The Municipal Home Rule Program allows municipalities to propose and implement innovative local ordinances, but this bill adds a new restriction, specifically in subsection (j)(4), stating that any municipal ordinance recognizing additional protected classes beyond those in state law is void and unenforceable. The bill also outlines enforcement mechanisms, including the Governor's ability to issue an executive order, joint legislative orders, or municipal repeal to remove such ordinances, and grants private citizens and businesses the right to sue municipalities that violate this provision, seeking significant damages and attorney fees.

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