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WV HB5230
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Erica Moore
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AI Summary
- Modifies surviving spouse benefits for dependents of State Police duty disability retirants to equal three-fourths of the retirement benefits the deceased officer was receiving or would have been entitled to receive
- Replaces the previous calculation method based on 5.5% of total salary over 25 years of service with the same benefit formula used for dependents of officers who complete full careers
- Establishes a minimum surviving spouse benefit of $5,000 annually, with payments continuing for the spouse's lifetime or until remarriage
- Maintains existing $100 monthly payment for each dependent child and $7,500 annual scholarship benefit for surviving dependent children pursuing education in West Virginia
- Applies to State Police officers who retire due to occupational injury, illness, or disease resulting from hazards inherent to their duties
Legislative Description
Modifying retirement and disability benefits for dependents of State Police
Retirement
Last Action
To House Finance
2/5/2026
Committee Referrals
Finance2/5/2026
Full Bill Text
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