West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 4561: Clarifying the sheriff’s authority to hire within their office.

Enacted Last action June 29, 2026: Chapter 210, Acts, Regular Session, 2026

Plain-language summary

HB 4561 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Clarifying the sheriff’s authority to hire within their office. Primary sponsor: Eric Brooks (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 29, 2026): Chapter 210, Acts, Regular Session, 2026.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Eric Brooks (Republican). 4 co-sponsors.