To increase the Deputy Sheriff retirement multiplier from 2.75 to 3.0

HB 5467 would increase the retirement benefit calculation rate for West Virginia deputy sheriffs from 2.5% to 3.0% of their final average salary per year of service. This change would directly affect current and future deputy sheriffs who participate in the state's Deputy Sheriff Retirement System, increasing their monthly retirement income. The bill amends Section 7-14D-2 of the West Virginia Code to adjust the "accrued benefit" formula, which determines retirement payouts. The bill was introduced in the House on February 12, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Finance.