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WV HB5445
Bill
Status
2/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
James Akers
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AI Summary
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Requires persons applying to be a Statewide Interoperable Radio Network (SIRN) Radio Programmer or seeking approval to work in SIRN network facilities to submit to state and national criminal history background checks
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Criminal history checks must be based on fingerprints submitted to the West Virginia State Police for forwarding to the Federal Bureau of Investigation
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Applicants must pay the actual costs of fingerprinting and criminal history record checks
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Background check results cannot be released to private entities except to the subject individual, with their written authorization, or pursuant to a court order
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Criminal history records are exempt from public records requirements under West Virginia's Freedom of Information Act
Legislative Description
Revising the statute authorizing the West Virginia Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to run background checks.
Public Safety
Last Action
To House Judiciary
2/11/2026