HB4092

require all law enforcement officers in WV be U.S. citizens

Introduced·1/14/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HB4092 requires U.S. citizenship as a condition for law enforcement officer certification.

West Virginia HB4092 amends the state's law-enforcement training and certification requirements to mandate U.S. citizenship as a condition for certification. The bill applies to all law enforcement officers employed on or after the effective date of the act, except those already employed. It includes provisions for certification, training, and exceptions for those already in service. The bill also outlines procedures for decertification and recertification, including the role of the subcommittee in reviewing applications and setting standards.

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History

Jan 14

House

Filed for introduction

Jan 14

House

To Judiciary

Jan 14

House

Introduced in House