West Virginia SB561 outlines rules for disaffiliation of local religious organizations from parent denominations, including property division.

West Virginia SB561 establishes procedures for disaffiliation of local religious organizations from parent denominations or conferences. It requires a two-thirds vote of the membership for disaffiliation. The bill defines three classes of property: Class A (real estate), Class B (chattel and personal property), and Class C (intangible property). It mandates that the parent denomination or conference provide a detailed accounting of financial contributions within 60 days.

West Virginia SB561 outlines rules for disaffiliation of local religious organizations from parent denominations, including property division.

West Virginia SB561 establishes procedures for disaffiliation of local religious organizations from parent denominations or conferences. It requires a two-thirds vote of the membership for disaffiliation. The bill defines three classes of property: Class A (real estate), Class B (chattel and personal property), and Class C (intangible property). It mandates that the parent denomination or conference provide a detailed accounting of financial contributions within 60 days.