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WV HB5339
WV HB5339Prevent public school districts or supervisors from taking adverse action against public school employees for expressing opinions on social media or in public.
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Introduced
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
In Committee
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit retaliation toward school employees for opinions expressed on social media.
AI Summary
This bill aims to protect public school employees in West Virginia from facing negative consequences, such as disciplinary action or job loss (referred to as "adverse action"), by their school districts or supervisors simply for sharing their opinions on social media or in public forums. It specifically states that claims of slander or libel against an employee cannot be grounds for such disciplinary or job-related actions, reinforcing the idea that employees should not be punished for their protected speech.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To House Education (on 02/09/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5339&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb5339%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=5339 |
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