SB723

Clarifying law-enforcement cooperation with bordering states

Complete·3/14/26

Clarifies cooperation between West Virginia law enforcement and bordering states.

This bill amends the West Virginia Code to clarify cooperation between law enforcement agencies and personnel of bordering states. It defines terms such as "criminal justice enforcement personnel" and "law-enforcement agency." The bill allows for temporary assignments of personnel to other agencies, including in undercover capacities, and provides for the sharing of equipment, training, and information systems. It also mandates that requests or agreements for such cooperation be filed with the appropriate circuit clerk's office.

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Sponsors

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3
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 10

9:00 AM

Standing Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

Mar 9

9:00 AM

Standing Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

History

Mar 27

Senate

Approved by Governor 3/27/2026

Mar 19

Senate

To Governor 3/19/2026

Mar 14

Senate

House Message received