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Read. Follow. Verify.West Virginia creates Mountaineer Games Sports League and annual Governor's Cup series
Last action · February 5, 2026: To House EducationSponsors: Sean Hornbuckle and 1 other
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What This Bill Proposed
West Virginia creates the Mountaineer Games Sports League to provide organized sports for adults and students at little or no cost, managed by a new seven-member board appointed by the Governor. Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, the bill also establishes the Mountaineer Games Governor's Cup competition series between West Virginia University and Marshall University.
The measure establishes a statewide sports league structure utilizing higher education institutions and local organizations across nine sports categories, while requiring West Virginia University and Marshall University to tally wins for an annual trophy.
Who It Would Have Affected
Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
West Virginia residents
State residents gain access to organized sports divisions offered at little to no cost across multiple sports categories.
West Virginia University
The university is required to participate in an annual series of head-to-head athletic team matchups against Marshall University.
Marshall University
The university is required to participate in an annual series of head-to-head athletic team matchups against West Virginia University.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.
Procedural history
4 actions- Feb 5, 2026HouseCommitteeTo House Education
- Feb 5, 2026HouseIntroducedIntroduced in House
- Feb 5, 2026HouseCommitteeTo Education then Government Organization
- Feb 5, 2026HouseIntroducedFiled for introduction
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Sources
www.wvlegislature.gov
Analysis Score
0–100- Significance20Lowered because this bill did not pass (its text scored 60)
- Controversy10Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment25Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz40Current news / social attention level
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