The bill amends West Virginia Code §8-22-24, focusing on disability and retirement benefits for municipal police and firefighters. It allows those disabled in the line of duty to reassess their retirement benefits as if they had reached retirement age prior to their disability. Additionally, the bill removes the requirement for certain police and firefighters who are disabled not in the line of duty to submit their tax returns to the pension and relief fund once they reach the Social Security normal retirement age, effective July 1, 2026.

The legislation also includes provisions for members who become eligible for disability benefits after July 1, 1981, ensuring that their total monthly income from disability payments and state workers' compensation does not exceed their basic compensation at the time of disability. Furthermore, it specifies that members who have served in the armed forces will receive additional benefits based on their years of service, and it establishes a mechanism for adjusting income limits based on changes in the minimum wage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 8-22-24
Enrolled Version: 8-22-24