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WV HB4872

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Elliott Pritt

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the reinstatement window for former deputy sheriffs from two years to five years after resignation
  • Clarifies that reinstatement of former deputies is at the discretion of the sheriff
  • Requires applicants for reinstatement to have served more than six months, have no pending misconduct charges, reside in the same county, and pass medical and psychological examinations
  • Allows the civil service commission to reinstate eligible former deputies without requiring a competitive examination
  • Reinstated deputies are placed at the lowest rank above probationers in the sheriff's office

Legislative Description

To allow for the reinstatement of retired Deputy Sheriffs to their former departments.

County Officials

Last Action

To House Judiciary

1/28/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/28/2026

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