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WV SB443
Bill
AI Summary
- Authorizes municipal fire marshals to assist federal, state, county, or municipal law enforcement officers in executing their official duties upon request
- Requires municipal fire marshals to work under the direct supervision of the requesting law enforcement officer at all times
- Limits authority to assist federal law enforcement according to provisions in §61-7B-1 of the West Virginia Code
- Clarifies existing powers of municipal fire marshals including authority to make arrests at fire scenes, arrest individuals for arson-related offenses, and file criminal complaints
- Introduced January 16, 2026, and referred to the Senate Committee on Government Organization
Legislative Description
Granting municipal fire marshals authority to assist in lawful execution of law-enforcement officer's official duties
Public Safety
Last Action
To House Government Organization
1/30/2026
Committee Referrals
Government Organization1/30/2026
Government Organization1/16/2026
Full Bill Text
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