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WV HB4576

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Adam Burkhammer

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the State Police Child Abuse and Neglect Investigations Unit from 6 members to 19 members, including 18 regional members (up from 5) plus one unit director
  • Allows honorably retired State Police officers to be reemployed in the unit at the superintendent's discretion
  • Retired officers reemployed under this provision receive no additional pension rights or accruals and are not eligible for promotion or reclassification
  • Reemployed retired officers must pass mental and physical examinations, hold the rank of trooper, and serve at the will of the superintendent
  • Retired officers not currently certified as law enforcement may regain certification by completing a prescribed course covering firearms, defensive driving, arrest procedures, and criminal law updates

Legislative Description

Relating to the makeup of the State Police Child Abuse and Neglect Investigations Unit

Public Safety

Last Action

To House Judiciary

1/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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