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WV HB4154

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Larry Kump

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) for West Virginia Public Employees Retirement System and State Teachers Retirement System retirees who have been retired for over 10 years

  • Requires the first COLA payment to be made in full by June 30, 2026

  • Eligibility limited to retirees who voluntarily retired in good standing under normal circumstances and currently receive an annual retirement annuity

  • COLA payments extend pro rata to beneficiaries of qualifying retirees who currently receive annuity or other benefits from the systems

  • Legislature required to review the COLA provisions every 10 years to evaluate potential increases for future retirees

Legislative Description

To require all West Virginia public employee retirement agencies to provide an annual cost of living adjustment for all retirees who have been retired for over ten (10) years

Retirement

Last Action

To House Finance

1/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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