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HB 4804

To modify deputy sheriff’s retirement pay and the cost of receiving certain reports

2026 Regular Session

HB 4804 restructures West Virginia deputy sheriff retirement benefits and adjusts fees for obtaining official reports, affecting county budgets and public access to records.

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Bill Summary · HB 4804

Legislative bill overview

HB 4804 modifies the retirement benefits structure for West Virginia deputy sheriffs and adjusts fees associated with obtaining certain official reports. The bill appears to restructure how deputy sheriff pension calculations are handled and potentially changes the costs citizens or organizations must pay to access specific public records or documents.

Why is this important

Deputy sheriff retirement benefits represent a significant long-term fiscal commitment for counties, affecting both public budgets and the financial security of law enforcement personnel. Changes to these benefits impact recruitment and retention in sheriff's offices, while modifications to report fees affect public access to information and government transparency.

Potential points of contention

  • Pension cost implications: Modifications to retirement formulas could either reduce county expenditures (potentially affecting benefit adequacy) or increase them, depending on whether changes expand or restrict benefits
  • Public records access: Fee adjustments for reports may improve government revenue but could create barriers to citizens accessing information they have a right to obtain
  • Equity concerns: Changes affecting deputy sheriffs specifically raise questions about whether similar modifications should apply to other law enforcement or public employee retirement systems

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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