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WV SB858
WV SB858Relating to WV Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management background checks on radio programmers
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Introduced
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
In Committee
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to revise the statute to authorize the West Virginia Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management ("WVDHSEM") to run background checks on persons applying to be a Statewide Interoperable Radio Network ("SIRN") Radio Programmer and on persons seeking approval to work in SIRN network facilities and to explain the requirements of submitting to the background checks.
AI Summary
This bill allows the West Virginia Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (WVDHSEM) to conduct state and national criminal history background checks on individuals applying to be Statewide Interoperable Radio Network (SIRN) Radio Programmers or seeking approval to work in SIRN network facilities, which are critical for first responders and government agencies. SIRN refers to a statewide radio network used for communication and other network traffic. The bill outlines that these background checks will be fingerprint-based, with applicants responsible for the costs and meeting all requirements for submission. The results of these checks will not be publicly released except to the individual, with their written consent, or by court order, and are considered non-public records.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To Judiciary (on 02/09/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=858&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| Fiscal Note - Homeland Security, Department of | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Fiscalnotes/FN(2)/fnsubmit_recordview1.cfm?RecordID=955880805 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=sb858%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=858 |
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