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WV SB717
Bill
Status
Enrolled
3/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mike Oliverio
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AI Summary
- Municipal police and firefighters who became disabled in the line of duty before age 50 with 21-30 years of service may petition at age 50 to switch from disability benefits to regular retirement pension benefits
- Members switching from disability to regular retirement will have their supplemental benefit start date reset to July 1 following the second anniversary of beginning regular retirement at or after age 50
- Pension boards are prohibited from reclassifying non-line-of-duty disabilities as line-of-duty disabilities to qualify members for regular retirement at age 50
- Beginning July 1, 2026, members receiving total disability benefits for non-line-of-duty injuries who reach Social Security normal retirement age are no longer required to submit annual tax returns to continue receiving benefits
- Current disability benefits equal 60% of monthly salary or $500 minimum, with income from other employment offset at $1 for every $3 earned above $18,200 annually
Legislative Description
Modifying disability and retirement benefits and procedures for municipal police and firefighters
Municipalities
Last Action
House Message received
3/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Finance2/20/2026
Finance2/10/2026
Pensions2/3/2026
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