HB4998Introduced in the House of Delegates
Provide for a raise for private investigators hired by public defender offices or court appointed panel attorneys
IntroducedHouse Finance
Introduced by Tresa Howell, District 52
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to increase the hourly rate for private investigators working for Public Defender Services from $30 to $45.
Where it stands
To House Finance
January 30, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Finance
Introduced in House
To House Finance
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