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WV HB4872
WV HB4872To allow for the reinstatement of retired Deputy Sheriffs to their former departments.
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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to provide guidelines for reinstating sheriff's deputies to their former departments after retirement and defining applicability, eligibility, and rules for the process.
AI Summary
This bill allows for the reinstatement of former deputy sheriffs to their previous departments under specific conditions, granting sheriffs the discretion to rehire them. To be eligible for reinstatement, an applicant must not have any pending misconduct charges, must apply within five years of their resignation, reside in the same county where they were originally appointed, and successfully pass a medical and psychological examination to ensure they can still perform the duties of a deputy sheriff. If reinstated, these individuals will hold the lowest rank in the sheriff's office, just above probationers, and the civil service commission may waive the requirement for a competitive examination for their reinstatement.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
To House Judiciary (on 01/28/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4872&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4872%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=4872 |
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