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WV HB4092

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chuck Horst

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all new law enforcement officers in West Virginia to provide proof of U.S. citizenship as a condition of certification
  • Applies to officers employed by any West Virginia law enforcement agency, state institutions of higher education, hospitals, or the Public Service Commission
  • Exempts current law enforcement officers who are already employed and have met other certification requirements from the citizenship requirement
  • Amends §30-29-5 of the West Virginia Code relating to law enforcement training and certification
  • Introduced January 14, 2026, by Delegate Horst and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary

Legislative Description

require all law enforcement officers in WV be U.S. citizens

Last Action

To House Judiciary

1/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/14/2026

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