SB443

Granting municipal fire marshals authority to assist in lawful execution of law-enforcement officer's official duties

Chamber Passed·1/29/26
Intr Text

Municipal fire marshals in West Virginia can assist law enforcement officers in executing their duties.

The bill grants municipal fire marshals in West Virginia the authority to assist law enforcement officers in executing their official duties. This includes making arrests for violations related to arson, explosives, and obstructing a fire marshal. Fire marshals must work under the direct supervision of the requesting officer and receive training that meets the Law Enforcement Core Training Standards. The bill also clarifies that the authority to assist federal law enforcement is subject to certain provisions.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 34–0 · Jan 29
Current
Government Organization Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

D
1
3
RRR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Passed Senate (Roll No. 23)

34 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jan 22

10:00 AM

Senate Government Organization Committee Meeting

History

Jan 30

House

House received Senate message

Jan 30

House

Introduced in House

Jan 30

House

To Government Organization then Judiciary