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WV HB2615

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Elliott Pritt

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the reinstatement eligibility window for former deputy sheriffs from two years to five years after resignation
  • Applies to deputies who served more than six months before resigning and wish to return without taking a competitive examination
  • Reinstated deputies must still meet existing requirements: no pending misconduct charges, residency in the same county as original appointment, and completion of medical and psychological examinations
  • Reinstated deputies would be ranked lowest in the sheriff's office above probationers

Legislative Description

To extend the timeline for which Deputy Sheriffs who have separated from their departments to apply for reinstatement from 2 years to 5 years.

State Personnel

Last Action

To House Investments

2/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Investments2/20/2025
Finance2/19/2025

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