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Designate June as fidelity month

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Stan Adkins and 71 co-sponsors

Designate June as Fidelity Month in West Virginia to promote fidelity to God, family, community, and country through a symbolic, nonbinding statewide observance.

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Bill Summary · HR 8

Bill Summary: HR 8 (Session: 2026) – Designate June as Fidelity Month

1) Primary Purpose and Intent

  • HR 8 designates the month of June as "Fidelity Month" in West Virginia.
  • The resolution aims to promote and rededicate the state to the civic virtues of faith, family, and patriotism, reflecting historical and constitutional principles emphasized by the sponsors.
  • It positions Fidelity Month as a statewide observance to reinforce traditional values believed to contribute to a healthy society.

2) Key Provisions and Changes

  • Provisions are largely declaratory and symbolic, as a House of Delegates resolution:
    • Proclaims June as Fidelity Month for the state.
    • Articulates the goals of rededication to faith, family, and patriotism as foundational civic virtues.
    • References West Virginia's founding principles and alignment with the U.S. Constitution.
    • Calls for promoting fidelity to God, family, community, and country.
  • Procedural action within the legislature:
    • If adopted, the Clerk of the House of Delegates is directed to forward a copy of the resolution to the Governor.

3) Who or What Would Be Affected

  • The resolution affects:
    • State government messaging and ceremonial observance.
    • Public awareness and alignment of state values with the proposed Fidelity Month.
  • It does not create new mandates, funding, or regulatory changes, but rather designates a commemorative period and encourages civic reflection on stated values.

4) Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Status: Introduced February 3, 2026, and referred to the Rules Committee.
  • Sponsor and Support:
    • Primary sponsor: Delegate Leavitt (and multiple co-sponsors from both chambers of the House).
    • Co-sponsors include numerous delegates, illustrating broad legislative support.
  • no fiscal impact or implementation timeline is specified beyond the annual observance of the month of June.

5) Context and Notes

  • The resolution cites concerns about declining support for traditional values and frames Fidelity Month as a means to celebrate fidelity to faith, family, and country.
  • As a resolution, it is symbolic and does not impose new laws, regulations, or financial obligations on individuals or government agencies.
  • If enacted, it would likely lead to proclamations, potential accompanying educational or ceremonial events, and a governor’s acknowledgment, without altering statutory rights or duties.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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