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WV HB4386

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

Adam Burkhammer

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the maximum age limit of 35 years for original appointments to paid fire departments in West Virginia municipalities
  • Eliminates the extended age limit of 40 years that previously applied specifically to honorably discharged military veterans
  • Allows commissions to create policies prioritizing honorably discharged veterans from the U.S. armed forces, reserves, or National Guard
  • Maintains the minimum age requirement of 18 years for applicants
  • Removes age-related language from provisions governing reinstatement of former firefighters and transfers between fire departments

Legislative Description

Remove age limitations for fire service

Public Safety

Last Action

To House Agriculture, Commerce and Tourism

1/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Commerce and Tourism1/16/2026
Government Organization1/15/2026

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