HB5619

Display of National motto and Ten Commandments

Introduced·2/16/26
Intr Text

Requires public buildings and institutions to display the national motto and Ten Commandments.

West Virginia HB5619 mandates that public buildings and institutions prominently display the national motto "In God We Trust" and the Ten Commandments. The motto must be displayed on a poster or framed copy at least 11 inches by 14 inches, with the U.S. and West Virginia flags beneath it. The Ten Commandments must be displayed on a poster or framed copy at least 16 inches by 20 inches, legible from anywhere in the room. The POW-MIA flag may also be displayed. Costs for these displays can be covered by public funds or private donations.

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History

Feb 16

House

Filed for introduction

Feb 16

House

To Judiciary

Feb 16

House

Introduced in House