Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateWest VirginiaIntroduced
HB 5564: Relating to deputy sheriffs’ vacation time
Phillips
HB 5564 status: Introduced — Chapter 212, Acts, Regular Session, 2026 (updated Jun 29, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
50OUT OF 100
Score:50/100 civic fit — mixed
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 20/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill adjusts the statutory vacation time accrual rules for West Virginia deputy sheriffs.
Who is affected
Deputy sheriffs across West Virginia and their respective county administrators.
Requirements and enforcement
County governments must adjust payroll and leave management systems to reflect the new accrual standards.
Costs and funding
Direct fiscal impacts on counties may vary based on whether the increase in leave requires additional coverage costs.
When it takes effect
Enacted as Chapter 212 of the 2026 session.
Potential benefits
Potentially improves compensation, morale, and recruitment/retention for sheriff's offices.
Risks and tradeoffs
Potential for localized operational impacts regarding scheduling and coverage during staff vacations.
What is still unknown
The specific number of days granted or the precise nature of the change is not stated in the abstract.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Potential improvement in recruitment of personnel
- Standardization of leave policy for deputies
- Increased non-monetary compensation
Risks
- Potential for increased budgetary pressure on counties
- Administrative complexity in payroll adjustment
- Possible staffing gaps during high-leave periods
Society
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Better work-life balance for deputies
- Increased morale among law enforcement
- Reduces occupational burnout potential
Risks
- Potential for reduced law enforcement presence during peak leave times
- Risk of coverage shortages in smaller departments
- Pressure on colleagues covering shifted duties
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
Risk analysis is based on limited information; actual impact depends on the specific change in hours mandated.
Analysis scope
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