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WV HB4936

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/29/2026

Primary Sponsor

Elliott Pritt

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the 140-day cap on retired teachers returning to work without pension penalties when teaching vacancies exist and a demonstrated need for teachers is present
  • Maintains the Consolidated Public Retirement Board's authority to set a minimum threshold of 140 days before any benefit reduction can occur
  • Calculates days worked for retired substitute teachers by dividing total hours worked by the standard full-time teacher workday hours
  • Introduced January 29, 2026, by Delegates Pritt, Brooks, Crouse, and Bell and referred to the House Finance Committee

Legislative Description

Removing the 140 day a year cap placed on the amount of days a year a retired teacher can work before having their retirement penalized

Retirement

Last Action

To House Finance

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance1/29/2026

Full Bill Text

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