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WV SB138
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
Vince Deeds
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AI Summary
- Surviving spouses of State Police officers who die after duty-related disability retirement would receive three-fourths of the retirement benefits the deceased was receiving or entitled to receive, with a minimum of $5,000 annually
- Current law calculates surviving spouse benefits as 5.5% of total salary that would have been earned during 25 years of service; this bill replaces that formula
- Surviving spouses also receive $100 monthly for each dependent child, and dependent children receive 25% of the spouse's entitlement if no surviving spouse exists
- Dependent children remain eligible for scholarships up to $7,500 per year for higher education or career-technical education in West Virginia
- The change aligns benefits for dependents of disability retirees more closely with benefits provided to dependents of officers who complete 20 years of service without disability
Legislative Description
Modifying retirement and disability benefits for dependents of certain State Police retirees
Retirement
Last Action
To Pensions
1/14/2026
Committee Referrals
Pensions1/14/2026
Full Bill Text
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