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WV HB4561

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Eric Brooks

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends West Virginia Code §7-14-13 to allow sheriffs to appoint more than one chief deputy with the advice and consent of the county commission
  • Removes the definite article "the" before "chief deputy" to reflect that multiple chief deputies may exist within a sheriff's office
  • Chief deputies may still be removed from office without cause, but retain their previous rank and civil service protections
  • Introduced January 20, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Government Organization

Legislative Description

Clarifying the sheriff’s authority to hire within their office.

Professions and Occupations

Last Action

To Governor 3/11/2026 - Senate Journal

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Government Organization2/16/2026
Government Organization1/20/2026

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