Bill

HB 4561

Clarifying the sheriff’s authority to hire within their office.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Eric Brooks and 3 co-sponsors

HB 4561 expands West Virginia sheriffs' independent hiring authority for office personnel, potentially reducing external oversight requirements for law enforcement staffing decisions.

Chapter 210, Acts, Regular Session, 2026

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