West Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
West Virginia HJR20: Relating to the Holy Bible
Status: Introduced, January 20, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, January 20, 2026:
WEST virginia legislature 2026 regular session Introduced House Joint Resolution 20 By Delegates Dillon, Mallow, Ridenour, Coop-Gonzalez, Horst, Miller, Gearheart, Mazzocchi, Butler, T. Howell, and Jordan [Introduced January 20, 2026; Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary] Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the state of West Virginia amending article II thereof by adding thereto a new section, designated section nine, relating to the State of West Virginia recognizing the Holy Bible, complete with the 66 of the Old and New Testaments, as the divinely inspired, inerrant foundational document for our society and government, an accurate historical record of human and natural history, and the utmost authority for human moral behavior. As such, the Holy Bible and its precepts shall be given a place of prominence and reverence in the public buildings, laws, policies, and schools of the state of West Virginia; and providing a summarized statement of the purpose of such proposed amendment. Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia, two thirds of the members elected to each house agreeing thereto: That the question of ratification or rejection of an amendment to the Constitution of the state of West Virginia be submitted to the voters of the state at the next general election to be held in the year 2026, which proposed amendment is that article II thereof, …
Sponsors
- Dillon, Henry (R, 029) · primary sponsor
- Mallow, Phil (R, 075)
- Ridenour, Bill (R, 100)
- Coop-Gonzalez, Elias (R, 067)
- Horst, Chuck (R, 095)
- Miller, George (R, 090)
- Gearheart, Marty (R, 037)
- Mazzocchi, Margitta (R, 031)
- Butler, Jim (R, 018)
- T., Howell, (I)
- Jordan, John (R, 042)
Latest actions
- : To House Judiciary
- : Introduced in House
- : To Judiciary
- : Filed for introduction
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Common questions
- What is HJR20?
- HJR20 is a bill in the West Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Relating to the Holy Bible.
- What is the status of HJR20?
- Introduced as of January 20, 2026. Latest action: To House Judiciary (January 20, 2026).
- Who sponsored HJR20?
- Dillon, Henry (R, 029), with 10 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HJR20?
- On the West Virginia Legislature website: https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2026&sessiontype=RS&input4=20&billtype=jr&houseorig=h&btype=res
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