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WV HB5168
Bill
Status
3/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Statler
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AI Summary
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Transfers up to $12 million annually from remaining State Lottery Fund net profits to the Emergency Medical Services Salary Enhancement, Crisis Response, and Mental Health Treatment Fund
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Allocates the first $1 million of transferred funds specifically for mental health treatment for EMS personnel, with unused portions redistributable to counties
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Requires counties to provide equal matching funds from county or other sources to receive lottery-transferred money
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Prohibits lottery-transferred funds from being used for EMS personnel salary increases; funds must support crisis response and other authorized purposes
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Prioritizes fund distribution to counties demonstrating greatest need, those with EMS special levies, those at maximum levy rates, and those facing interstate competition for recruiting/retaining EMS workers
Legislative Description
To increase funding for EMS first responders.
Professions and Occupations
Last Action
Completed legislative action
3/14/2026