HB4515

To remedy an issue relating to the disaffiliation from religious denominations whilst retaining church property

Introduced·1/19/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HB4515 outlines rules for local religious organizations disaffiliating from parent denominations while retaining property.

West Virginia HB4515 establishes procedures for local religious organizations disaffiliating from parent denominations. 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). Class A property is retained by the local organization if over 50% of acquisition and improvement costs were locally raised. Class B property ownership is determined by the purchaser.

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History

Jan 19

House

Filed for introduction

Jan 19

House

To Judiciary

Jan 19

House

Introduced in House