HB5451Introduced in the House of Delegates
Relating to survivor’s benefit payment for first responders
Introduced by James Akers, District 55
What does this bill do?
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to modify the language in the statute to make it consistent with W.Va. Code §5H-1-2(b) for survivor's benefit payment for first responders for purposes of payment for funeral expenses of law enforcement, safety, and emergency workers; amend the internal effective date; and make technical corrections to the section.
Where it stands
To House Finance
February 11, 2026
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Bill history
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