SB502

Women’s Collegiate Sports Protection Act

Complete·3/14/26

West Virginia SB502 establishes the Women’s Collegiate Sports Protection Act to support women’s collegiate Olympic sports programs through permanent.

West Virginia SB502, the Women’s Collegiate Sports Protection Act, aims to protect and sustain women’s collegiate Olympic sports programs by establishing permanent endowment funding. The act allows eligible institutions to create women’s athletics endowments, with earnings used for scholarships, coaching, equipment, and related expenses. It incentivizes private investment through tax credits and provides matching contributions based on verified cost savings. The act also mandates annual reporting and compliance with federal Title IX requirements.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

34 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 10

1:00 PM

Standing Committee on Education Meeting

Feb 5

9:30 AM

Senate Education Committee Meeting

History

Mar 27

Senate

Approved by Governor 3/27/2026

Mar 18

Senate

To Governor 3/18/2026

Mar 14

Senate

House Message received