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WV HB5457
Bill
Status
Enrolled
3/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
John Paul Hott
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AI Summary
- State Troopers receiving disability benefits under §15-2-29 or §15-2-30 would earn one-half service credit toward retirement for each month spent on disability status
- Adds new definition of "disability service" to the West Virginia State Police Retirement System, calculated as half of the whole months during which a member receives disability benefits
- Amends §15-2A-6 to explicitly state that members shall receive half credit for time spent receiving disability service when calculating years of service for retirement eligibility
- Retirement eligibility requires age 50 with 25+ years of service, age 52 with 20+ years of service, or under age 52 with 20+ years at a reduced benefit amount
- Retirees receive an annuity equal to 3% of final average salary multiplied by years of service (including the new partial disability service credit)
Legislative Description
To allow partial credits for times of disability service in the CPRB for Troopers.
Workers Compensation
Last Action
To Governor 3/11/2026 - Senate Journal
3/11/2026
Committee Referrals
Finance3/5/2026
Finance2/12/2026
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