SB 531
  • Introduced
    Jan 20, 2026
  • Passed Senate
    Feb 13, 2026
  • Passed House
    Mar 12, 2026
  • Became Law
    Apr 01, 2026
SB 531
West Virginia Senate Bill
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Establishing First Amendment Preservation Act
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House • Mar 14, 2026: Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal
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Enrolled Committee Substitute

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Feb 13, 2026, Senate
Passage
YES: 30
NO: 2
OTHER: 2
YES: 30

NO: 2

ABSENT: 2

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Mar 12, 2026, House
EFFECT Jul 01, 2026
YES: 87
NO: 7
OTHER: 5
YES: 87

NO: 7

NOT VOTING: 5

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Mar 12, 2026, House
PASSAGE
YES: 82
NO: 12
OTHER: 5
YES: 82

NO: 12

NOT VOTING: 5

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Actions
  • Mar 14, 2026 | House
    • Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal
  • Mar 14, 2026 | Senate
    • Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - Senate Journal
  • Apr 01, 2026 | Senate
    • Approved by Governor 4/1/2026
  • Mar 14, 2026 | Senate
    • To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate Journal
  • Mar 18, 2026 | Senate
    • To Governor 3/18/2026
  • Mar 13, 2026 | Senate
    • House Message received
    • Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 598)
    • Effective July 1, 2026 (Roll No. 599)
    • Communicated to House
    • Completed legislative action
  • Mar 12, 2026 | House
    • On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
    • Read 3rd time
    • Passed House (Roll No. 424)
    • Title amendment adopted (Voice vote)
    • Effective July 1, 2026 (Roll No. 425)
    • Communicated to Senate
  • Mar 11, 2026 | House
    • On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
    • Read 2nd time
    • Amendment reported by the Clerk
    • Committee amendment adopted (Voice vote)
  • Mar 10, 2026 | House
    • With amendment, do pass
    • Immediate consideration
    • Read 1st time
  • Mar 09, 2026 | House
    • Markup Discussion
  • Feb 16, 2026 | House
    • House received Senate message
    • Introduced in House
    • To Judiciary
    • To House Judiciary
  • Feb 13, 2026 | Senate
    • On 3rd reading
    • Read 3rd time
    • Passed Senate (Roll No. 76)
    • Effective July 1, 2026 (Roll No. 77)
    • Ordered to House
  • Feb 12, 2026 | Senate
    • On 2nd reading
    • Read 2nd time
  • Feb 11, 2026 | Senate
    • On 1st reading
    • Read 1st time
  • Feb 10, 2026 | Senate
    • Committee substitute reported
  • Jan 20, 2026 | Senate
    • Filed for introduction
    • To Judiciary
    • Introduced in Senate
    • To Judiciary
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