HB 3014
Relating generally to liability of hospital police
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Bill overview
This bill modifies West Virginia law to clarify the roles and liabilities of hospital police officers. It allows hospitals to establish police departments and appoint officers who meet the qualifications of law enforcement officers, including retired officers. The bill outlines the officers’ authority to maintain order on hospital property and adjacent areas, clarifies their legal status when assisting local law enforcement, and establishes specific provisions regarding their training, equipment, and immunity from liability under certain circumstances.
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