SB944

Expanding categories of eligible federal law-enforcement officers authorized to enforce state laws

Complete·3/19/26

Expands categories of federal law-enforcement officers authorized to enforce state laws in West Virginia.

The bill expands the categories of federal law-enforcement officers authorized to enforce state laws in West Virginia under specific circumstances. These officers include those from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Drug Enforcement Administration, United States Marshals Service, and others. They can enforce state laws, except for traffic laws or parking ordinances, if they witness a felony, are requested by a state or local officer, or are acting within their jurisdiction.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

87 Yea

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4 Nay

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8 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 8

4:00 PM

Standing Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

Mar 6

9:00 AM

Standing Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

History

Mar 19

Senate

Approved by Governor 3/19/2026

Mar 18

Senate

To Governor 3/18/2026

Mar 14

House

On 3rd reading, Special Calendar