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West VirginiaSB 7232026 Regular SessionSenate

Clarifying law-enforcement cooperation with bordering states

Sponsored By: Trenton Barnhart (Republican)

Signed by Governor

§15-10-3§15-10-4

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Cross-border police help and task forces

West Virginia police and campus police can give short-term help to other state or federal agencies when asked in writing. In emergencies with risk of death or serious injury, they can help without a written request. Agencies can also ask adjoining states for help in writing. Agencies may form task forces with federal, state, county, and city partners. These teams can share officers, including undercover, equipment, training, and information to investigate crime and help victims.

Protections for officers on temporary duty

Officers assigned to another agency get the same powers and legal protections as if they worked there. They follow the receiving agency’s lawful commands but keep pay and personnel control with their home agency. They keep their employee rights and benefits, including workers’ compensation. Civil service protections and existing jurisdiction rules stay the same unless this law says otherwise. The law does not allow permanent mergers or eliminations of police agencies or campus police.

Filing and secrecy rules for police agreements

Agency heads must follow all state and local laws and policies while giving assistance. An agreement is not effective until a copy is filed with the circuit clerk in the counties where the agencies operate. Filed agreements can be sealed, but a circuit court can order disclosure for good cause. Agreements stay in effect until changed or withdrawn in writing. Any agency head may withdraw at any time.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Trenton Barnhart

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Vince Deeds

    Republican • Senate

  • Amy Grady

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 317 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/14/2026

Effective from passage (Roll No. 650)

Yes: 33 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/14/2026

Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 649)

Yes: 33 • No: 0

House vote • 3/12/2026

Effective from passage (Roll No. 493)

Yes: 90 • No: 0

House vote • 3/12/2026

Passed House (Roll No. 441)

Yes: 95 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/4/2026

Effective from passage (Roll No. 342)

Yes: 33 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/4/2026

Passed Senate (Roll No. 341)

Yes: 33 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor 3/27/2026

    3/27/2026Senate

  2. To Governor 3/19/2026

    3/19/2026Senate

  3. House Message received

    3/14/2026Senate

  4. Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 649)

    3/14/2026Senate

  5. Effective from passage (Roll No. 650)

    3/14/2026Senate

  6. Communicated to House

    3/14/2026Senate

  7. Completed legislative action

    3/14/2026Senate

  8. To Governor 3/19/2026 - Senate Journal

    3/14/2026Senate

  9. Approved by Governor 3/27/2026 - House Journal

    3/14/2026House

  10. Approved by Governor 3/27/2026 - Senate Journal

    3/14/2026Senate

  11. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

    3/12/2026House

  12. Read 3rd time

    3/12/2026House

  13. Passed House (Roll No. 441)

    3/12/2026House

  14. Title amendment adopted (Voice vote)

    3/12/2026House

  15. Effective from passage (Roll No. 493)

    3/12/2026House

  16. Communicated to Senate

    3/12/2026House

  17. On 2nd reading, Special Calendar

    3/11/2026House

  18. Read 2nd time

    3/11/2026House

  19. Amendment reported by the Clerk

    3/11/2026House

  20. Committee amendment adopted (Voice vote)

    3/11/2026House

  21. With amendment, do pass

    3/10/2026House

  22. Immediate consideration

    3/10/2026House

  23. Read 1st time

    3/10/2026House

  24. Markup Discussion

    3/9/2026House

  25. House received Senate message

    3/5/2026House

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