HB5416

relating to authority and notice requirements for religious organizations

Chamber Passed·2/25/26

West Virginia HB5416 ensures continuity of title and protection of third parties for churches and religious organizations transitioning from.

West Virginia HB5416 addresses the transition of churches and religious organizations from trustee-based governance to corporate governance. It ensures that conveyances and encumbrances executed by trustees before incorporation remain valid and enforceable. The bill also specifies that incorporated churches are governed by corporate law and must follow their articles of incorporation, bylaws, and state nonprofit corporation laws for property transactions.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 96–0 · Feb 25
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Passed House (Roll No. 188)

96 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 19

9:00 AM

Standing Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

Feb 18

9:00 AM

Standing Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

History

Feb 26

Senate

Introduced in Senate

Feb 26

Senate

To Judiciary

Feb 26

Senate

To Judiciary