Relating to clarification of a law enforcement agency and cooperation between law enforcement agencies and personnel of states bordering this state
This bill clarifies and expands cooperation between law enforcement agencies within West Virginia and with agencies in neighboring states. It defines key terms such as "criminal justice enforcement personnel" and "law-enforcement agency" to establish who can participate in joint efforts. The legislation allows agency heads to request temporary assistance for investigations, including sharing personnel, equipment, and technical resources, with written requests required except in emergencies involving immediate danger to life. Personnel assigned to other agencies retain their original benefits and jurisdiction while operating under the operational command of the host agency's leadership. Agreements must be filed with local circuit clerks to remain in effect.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 16, 2026
Last action Feb 5, 2026
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The bill version was updated from the Committee Substitute to the Engrossed version, reflecting final legislative approval. The substantive text of the bill, which amends state laws regarding law enforcement cooperation with neighboring states, remains unchanged.
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Floor votes · House of Delegates Feb 4, 2026
How they voted
93–0
Passed · 6 other
Total votes 99
Feb 4, 2026
D
Democratic9
100% Yea
R
Republican90
93% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
19
Key actions
2
Committee
6
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
To Judiciary
upper
Feb 5, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
Feb 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed House (Roll No. 46)
lower
Jan 30, 2026
Lower · Passed
By substitute, do pass
lower
Jan 27, 2026
Committee
To House Judiciary
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Committee
To House Homeland Security
lower
Jan 16, 2026
Committee
To House Judiciary
lower
Jan 16, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Jan 16, 2026
Committee
To Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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