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WV SB1076
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Patricia Rucker
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AI Summary
- Municipalities employing police officers or firefighters not currently in any state retirement system may elect to join the Municipal Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement System by December 1, 2026
- Police officers and firefighters hired before January 1, 2027 may individually elect to participate, but cannot transfer service credit or dollars from other retirement plans
- Officers and firefighters hired before January 1, 2026 who decline participation must notify the Consolidated Public Retirement Board in writing by March 31, 2027, after which they cannot join
- All police officers and firefighters hired after a municipality elects to participate automatically become members of the plan
- Participating officers and firefighters cannot simultaneously participate in any other employer-offered retirement system or plan
Legislative Description
Authorizing municipalities to elect to participate in Municipal Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement System
Municipalities
Last Action
To Pensions
2/23/2026
Committee Referrals
Pensions2/23/2026
Full Bill Text
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