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West VirginiaSB 5022026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Women’s Collegiate Sports Protection Act

Sponsored By: Jay Taylor (Republican)

Signed by Governor

§18B-23-1§18B-23-2§18B-23-3§18B-23-4§18B-23-5§18B-23-6§18B-23-7§18B-23-8§18B-23-9

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Permanent endowments for women's college sports

Beginning July 1, 2026, eligible public colleges in West Virginia may set up permanent endowments for women's Olympic sports. The endowment principal stays intact; only investment earnings can be spent. Funds must follow state investment rules. The state commission may also create a statewide trust to hold money for participating colleges.

Reports and rules for women's sports funds

Beginning July 1, 2026, each college in the program must file a yearly report on savings, matches, private gifts, spending, and Title IX compliance. The commission must send a combined annual report to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance. Endowments are subject to periodic independent audits. The commission may make rules to run and enforce the program.

Funding matches and spending rules for women's sports

Beginning July 1, 2026, the commission can certify a college’s verified cost savings each year. Subject to state funding and yearly caps, colleges may match those savings into women's athletics endowments. Savings used for matches cannot come from cuts to academics, faculty, essential student services, or actions that hurt Title IX compliance. Endowment earnings can only pay for scholarships, coaches and training staff, equipment, facilities, travel, and other direct costs for women's Olympic sports. The endowment principal cannot be spent.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Jay Taylor

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Anne B. Charnock

    Republican • Senate

  • Amy Grady

    Republican • Senate

  • Brian Helton

    Republican • Senate

  • Mike Oliverio

    Republican • Senate

  • Chris Rose

    Republican • Senate

  • Jimmy Willis

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 326 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/14/2026

Effective July 1, 2026 (Roll No. 665)

Yes: 34 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/14/2026

Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 664)

Yes: 34 • No: 0

House vote • 3/13/2026

Effective July 1, 2026 (Roll No. 533)

Yes: 96 • No: 0

House vote • 3/13/2026

Passed House (Roll No. 532)

Yes: 96 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/3/2026

Effective July 1, 2026 (Roll No. 293)

Yes: 33 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/3/2026

Passed Senate (Roll No. 292)

Yes: 33 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor 3/27/2026

    3/27/2026Senate

  2. To Governor 3/18/2026

    3/18/2026Senate

  3. House Message received

    3/14/2026Senate

  4. Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 664)

    3/14/2026Senate

  5. Effective July 1, 2026 (Roll No. 665)

    3/14/2026Senate

  6. Communicated to House

    3/14/2026Senate

  7. Completed legislative action

    3/14/2026Senate

  8. To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate Journal

    3/14/2026Senate

  9. Approved by Governor 3/27/2026 - House Journal

    3/14/2026House

  10. Approved by Governor 3/27/2026 - Senate Journal

    3/14/2026Senate

  11. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

    3/13/2026House

  12. Read 3rd time

    3/13/2026House

  13. Passed House (Roll No. 532)

    3/13/2026House

  14. Effective July 1, 2026 (Roll No. 533)

    3/13/2026House

  15. Communicated to Senate

    3/13/2026House

  16. On 2nd reading, Special Calendar

    3/12/2026House

  17. Read 2nd time

    3/12/2026House

  18. Amendment reported by the Clerk

    3/12/2026House

  19. Amendment adopted (Voice vote)

    3/12/2026House

  20. Do pass, but first to Finance

    3/11/2026House

  21. 2nd reference dispensed

    3/11/2026House

  22. Immediate consideration

    3/11/2026House

  23. Read 1st time

    3/11/2026House

  24. Markup Discussion

    3/10/2026House

  25. House received Senate message

    3/5/2026House

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