HB 5619 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Display of National motto and Ten Commandments

HB 5619 requires public buildings, schools, and libraries in West Virginia (funded by state, county, or municipal public funds) to display the national motto "In God We Trust" and a historical version of the Ten Commandments under specific conditions. The motto must appear on an 11"x14" poster with U.S. and West Virginia flags, while the Ten Commandments must be displayed on a 16"x20" poster in school libraries/classrooms and public facilities. Funding for these displays must come solely from private donations, gifts, or grants - **not public funds** - and only if such funds are available. The bill applies to all public buildings designed, constructed, or maintained with taxpayer money, including schools and government facilities.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 16, 2026 Last action Feb 16, 2026
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Feb 16, 2026
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Elías Coop-González
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