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WV SB191
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Vince Deeds
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AI Summary
- Modifies survivor benefits for dependents of State Police officers who retire on duty disability to match benefits received by dependents of officers who complete 20 years of service without disability
- Changes the benefit calculation for surviving spouses from 5.5% of total salary over 25 years to three-fourths of the retirement benefits the deceased retirant was receiving or would have been entitled to receive
- Establishes a minimum annual survivor benefit of $5,000 for surviving spouses
- Retains the alternative minimum benefit of $6,000 annually if greater than the calculated amount
- Maintains existing benefits including $100 monthly per dependent child and scholarships up to $7,500 per year for surviving dependent children's education
Legislative Description
Modifying retirement and disability benefits for dependents of certain State Police retirees
Retirement
Last Action
To Pensions
2/12/2025
Committee Referrals
Pensions2/12/2025
Full Bill Text
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