HB36Introduced in the House of Delegates
Annotated Code - Terminology - Clergy and Churches, Faith Institutions, and Places of Worship
Introduced by Vaughn Stewart, District 19
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Altering certain terminology throughout the Annotated Code that refers to a clergyman to refer to a member of the clergy and churches to refer to faith institutions and places of worship; and defining "faith institution" as any Christian, Jewish, Islamic, Buddhist, or Hindu congregation, or any other religious society, congregation, or denomination.
Where it stands
Hearing 3/09 at 2:30 p.m.
March 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Pre-filed
First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Hearing 3/09 at 2:30 p.m.
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