SB181

Relating to home rule reform

Introduced·1/14/26
Intr Text

SB181 prohibits municipalities in West Virginia from enacting nondiscrimination ordinances that include protected classes beyond those designated in.

SB181 amends the West Virginia Code to prohibit municipalities participating in the home rule program from establishing nondiscrimination ordinances that include protected classes in addition to those designated in state statute. The bill outlines the process for municipalities to submit written plans to the Municipal Home Rule Board, which reviews and approves or rejects the plans.

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History

Jan 14

Senate

Filed for introduction

Jan 14

Senate

To Judiciary

Jan 14

Senate

Introduced in Senate