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WV SB858

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robbie Morris

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires criminal background checks for applicants seeking to become Statewide Interoperable Radio Network (SIRN) radio programmers or to work in SIRN network facilities
  • Background checks must include both state and national criminal history records based on fingerprints submitted through the West Virginia State Police to the FBI
  • Criminal history record check results cannot be released to private entities except to the subject individual, with written authorization from the subject, or by court order
  • Background check records are exempt from public records requirements under West Virginia's Freedom of Information Act
  • Applicants must pay all costs associated with fingerprinting and criminal history record checks

Legislative Description

Relating to WV Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management background checks on radio programmers

Professions and Occupations

Last Action

To Judiciary

2/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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