West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 997: Allowing certain hospital staff members to begin withdrawing from retirement benefits in certain circumstances
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 997 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia Senate on February 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Allowing certain hospital staff members to begin withdrawing from retirement benefits in certain circumstances. Primary sponsor: Smith. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (June 25, 2026): Chapter 255, Acts, Regular Session, 2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Ben Queen | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Chapter 255, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
- Approved by Governor 4/1/2026
- To Governor 3/18/2026
- Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal
- Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - Senate Journal
- To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate Journal
- House Message received
- Completed legislative action
- Communicated to Senate
- Effective from passage (Roll No. 617)
- Passed House (Roll No. 616)
- Read 3rd time
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