West Virginia Bill Modifies Disability Retirement and Dependent Benefits for State Police Officers

Original title: Modifying retirement and disability benefits for dependents of State Police

Last action · February 5, 2026: To House FinanceSponsors: Erica Moore and 9 others

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What This Bill Proposed

House Bill 5230 modifies retirement and disability benefits for the dependents of State Police officers who take disability retirement to better align with the benefits received by dependents of retirants who serve 20 years without disability.

Why it matters

Changes financial support levels and scholarship eligibility for surviving spouses and dependents of State Police officers who undergo disability retirement.

Who It Would Have Affected

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Directly affected

State Police officers and their dependents

Their retirement, disability, dependent benefits, and scholarship awards under §15-2-33 are modified by the provisions of the bill.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for benefits under this bill?

Surviving spouses, dependent children, and dependent parents of State Police officers who die in the line of duty or as a are eligible for benefits.

What educational assistance is provided for dependent children?

Qualified dependent children are entitled to a scholarship of up to $7,500 per year to offset tuition, room and board, books, and fees at an approved higher education institution or career-technical education provider in West Virginia.

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Where This Stands

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

Procedural history

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Feb 5, 2026HouseCommittee
To House Finance
Feb 5, 2026HouseIntroduced
Introduced in House
Feb 5, 2026HouseCommittee
To Finance
Feb 5, 2026HouseIntroduced
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