West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 502: Women’s Collegiate Sports Protection Act
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 502 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia Senate on January 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Women’s Collegiate Sports Protection Act. Primary sponsor: Jay Taylor (Republican). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 25, 2026): Chapter 170, Acts, Regular Session, 2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Taylor | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 14 |
| Anne Charnock | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Amy Grady | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Brian Helton | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| Mike Oliverio | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Chris Rose | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Willis | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Chapter 170, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
- Approved by Governor 3/27/2026
- To Governor 3/18/2026
- Approved by Governor 3/27/2026 - Senate Journal
- Approved by Governor 3/27/2026 - House Journal
- To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate Journal
- Completed legislative action
- Communicated to House
- Effective July 1, 2026 (Roll No. 665)
- Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 664)
- House Message received
- Communicated to Senate
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