CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A proposed bill, House Bill 3020, seeks to amend the West Virginia Constitution to officially recognize the Holy Bible as the foundational document for the state’s society and government. If approved, the amendment would be placed on the ballot for voters in the 2026 general election.
Key Provisions of HB 3020:
- The bill proposes adding Section 9 to Article II of the West Virginia Constitution, declaring the Holy Bible, including all 66 books of the Old and New Testaments, as a divinely inspired and inerrant document.
- It asserts that the Bible serves as an accurate historical record of human and natural history and the utmost authority for human moral behavior.
- If enacted, the Bible and its precepts would be given a place of prominence in public buildings, laws, policies, and schools throughout West Virginia.
Next Steps
If HB 3020 is approved by the West Virginia Legislature, the proposed constitutional amendment—titled “Recognition of the Holy Bible as Foundational Text”—will be put to a statewide vote in 2026, allowing West Virginia residents to decide whether it should be added to the state’s constitution.
The bill is currently under legislative review and has sparked debate regarding the separation of church and state and the role of religion in government and public institutions.
