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WV HB5347
Bill
Status
2/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rick Hillenbrand
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AI Summary
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Requires volunteer and part-volunteer fire companies to be members in good standing with the West Virginia State Firemen's Association to receive Fire Protection Fund allocations
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Defines "good standing" as having no outstanding dues exceeding 90 days and not being under active suspension or expulsion by the Association
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Adds explicit requirement for compliance with NFPA standards, OSHA regulations, and West Virginia administrative procedures (Chapter 29A)
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Provides exemption from membership and fire loss data submission requirements for 90 days when records or property are destroyed by fire or natural disaster
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Maintains existing requirements including fire loss data submission to the State Fire Marshal and firefighter training certification for at least 10 members (or 50% if department has 20 or fewer members)
Legislative Description
Relating to eligibility requirements for allocation from the Fire Protection Fund
Finance and Administration
Last Action
To House Government Organization
2/9/2026