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HB 5508WEST VIRGINIASession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

West Virginia Bill Places Capitol Police Officers Under State Police Retirement System

Original title: Relating to Capitol Police Retirement

Last action · February 13, 2026: To House FinanceSponsors: Dana Ferrell and 2 others

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What This Bill Proposed

House Bill 5508 includes members of the Division of Protective Services, specifically Capitol Police officers, under the West Virginia State Police Retirement System by updating statutory definitions.

Why it matters

Changes the pension and retirement coverage framework for Capitol Police officers by moving them into the state police B retirement system.

Background

House Bill 5508 was introduced in the West Virginia Legislature during the 2026 Regular Session. context

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Capitol Police officers

Their retirement system eligibility definitions are updated to include them under the state police retirement system.

Directly affected

Consolidated Public Retirement Board

The board administers the retirement fund and oversees definitions and compliance rules for participating members.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who does House Bill 5508 affect?

The bill affects members of the Division of Protective Services who serve as Capitol Police officers by including them in the state police retirement system.

Which legislative committee is reviewing the bill?

The bill was referred to the House Committee on Finance.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.

Procedural history

4 actions

Feb 13, 2026HouseCommittee
To House Finance
Feb 13, 2026HouseIntroduced
Introduced in House
Feb 13, 2026HouseCommittee
To Finance
Feb 13, 2026HouseIntroduced
Filed for introduction

Version history

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Dana Ferrell, West Virginia State Police, House Finance and 4 more

PersonDana Ferrell“Lead sponsor of House Bill 5508”Map →

OrganizationWest Virginia State Police“Administers the state police retirement system referenced in the bill”Map →

OrganizationHouse Finance“House committee to which the bill was referred”Map →

OrganizationConsolidated Public Retirement Board“Board created pursuant to §5-10D-1 et seq.”Map →

PersonEric Brooks“Cosponsor of House Bill 5508”Map →

OrganizationDivision of Protective Services“Employs Capitol Police members affected by the legislation”Map →

PersonB. Ward“Cosponsor of House Bill 5508”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.wvlegislature.gov

Analysis Score

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Controversy10
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