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WV HB5073

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Statler

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Deputy sheriffs who transfer to fill vacant positions in another county may retain their seniority from their previous position
  • Seniority transfer is conditional—deputies who committed wrongdoing at their previous county are not eligible to transfer their seniority
  • Existing promotion requirements remain unchanged, including the two-year service requirement in the next lower grade before eligibility for promotion (except for chief deputy or jailer positions)
  • Amends the Civil Service for Deputy Sheriffs article (§7-14-13) of the West Virginia Code

Legislative Description

To allow for the transfer of seniority for deputy sheriffs with conditions

Professions and Occupations

Last Action

To House Finance

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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