SB 953·WV·senate
Relating to disaffiliation from religious denominations while retaining property
In CommitteeFiled Feb 16, 2026
Sponsor: Grady
Latest Action
To Judiciary
Feb 16, 2026
Summary
The bill requires a two‑thirds vote of a local congregation to disaffiliate from its parent denomination. It then determines ownership of real estate, personal belongings, and financial assets by classifying each type of property and looking at who paid for it. Local groups can keep property they mostly funded, while the parent body must be reimbursed for its contributions.
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