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WV SB860
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Robbie Morris
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AI Summary
- Amends West Virginia Code §15-11-2 to align funeral expense payment language with the state's survivor benefit provisions for first responders
- Authorizes up to $8,000 in funeral and burial expenses for law enforcement, safety, or emergency workers who die as a proximate result of performing official duties
- Transfers administrative authority from the Secretary of Military Affairs and Public Safety to the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security
- Applies to deaths occurring on or after January 1, 2026, replacing the previous effective date of January 1, 1999
- Covers police officers, correctional employees, firefighters (including volunteers), emergency medical services personnel, probation officers, and National Guard members on active duty
Legislative Description
Relating to payment of funeral expenses for first responders
Public Safety
Last Action
To Finance
2/20/2026
Committee Referrals
Finance2/20/2026
Military2/9/2026
Full Bill Text
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