SB953

Relating to disaffiliation from religious denominations while retaining property

Introduced·2/16/26
Intr Text

West Virginia SB953 establishes rules for disaffiliation of local religious organizations from parent denominations, detailing property ownership and.

West Virginia SB953 outlines procedures for disaffiliation of local religious organizations from parent denominations, specifying how property is retained or divided. It requires a two-thirds vote of the membership for disaffiliation. Real estate (Class A) is retained by the local organization if more than 50% of acquisition and improvement costs were locally sourced. Chattel and personal property (Class B) remains with the purchaser. Intangible property (Class C) is divided based on funding sources over a two-year period.

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History

Feb 16

Senate

Filed for introduction

Feb 16

Senate

To Judiciary

Feb 16

Senate

Introduced in Senate