This bill proposes an amendment to the Constitution of West Virginia, specifically adding a new section, designated section nine, to Article II. The amendment recognizes the Holy Bible, which includes the sixty-six books of the Old and New Testaments, as the divinely inspired and inerrant foundational document for society and government. It asserts that the Holy Bible serves as an accurate historical record of human and natural history and is the utmost authority for human moral behavior. Furthermore, the bill mandates that the Holy Bible and its precepts be given a place of prominence and reverence in public buildings, laws, policies, and schools throughout the state.
The proposed amendment will be submitted to voters for ratification or rejection during the next general election in 2026. It is officially designated as "Amendment No. 1" and is summarized as recognizing the Holy Bible as a foundational text in West Virginia, emphasizing its significance in the state's legal and educational frameworks.