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WV HB4576
WV HB4576Relating to the makeup of the State Police Child Abuse and Neglect Investigations Unit
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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to provide retired State Police officers the ability to be reemployed with the Child Abuse and Neglect Investigations Unit and update the makeup of the unit.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the structure and staffing of the State Police Child Abuse and Neglect Investigations Unit by increasing its minimum membership from six to nineteen individuals, including former members of the State Police, and allows honorably retired State Police officers to be reemployed with the unit at the discretion of the superintendent, with specific provisions regarding their pension rights, law enforcement certification, rank, compensation, and eligibility for promotion or new pension accrual, ensuring they serve at the superintendent's pleasure while retaining grievance rights.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To House Judiciary (on 01/20/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4576&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| Fiscal Note - State Police, WV | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Fiscalnotes/FN(2)/fnsubmit_recordview1.cfm?RecordID=954425749 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4576%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=4576 |
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