West Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced 2 R cosponsors

SB 171 — Creating WV Released Time Education Act

Last action — To Education

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House of Delegates
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2026 Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Creating WV Released Time Education Act

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Education then Finance

  3. Introduced in Senate

  4. To Education

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 148 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Rucker

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (148)

148 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 171 do?
Creating WV Released Time Education Act
Who sponsors SB 171?
SB 171 is sponsored by Rucker, M. Maynard, Darren Thorne (Republican), and T. Kevan Bartlett (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 171?
This bill died with 2026 Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 171?
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