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WV HB5175

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Vernon Criss

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Campus police officers who elected to join the Municipal Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement System may only use annual or sick leave days accrued after their participation began for retirement service credit
  • Campus police officers hired before January 1, 2026, may elect to participate in the Municipal Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement System by notifying the Consolidated Public Retirement Board in writing
  • Campus police officers hired on or after January 1, 2026, are required to participate in the Municipal Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement System
  • Officers who join the Municipal Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement System cannot transfer service credit or dollars from other retirement plans and cannot participate in other employer-offered retirement systems
  • Officers hired before January 1, 2026, who choose not to participate must notify the Retirement Board in writing by December 31, 2025, and forfeit future eligibility to join

Legislative Description

Relating to the Municipal Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement System.

Retirement

Last Action

To House Finance

2/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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