Expanding categories of eligible federal law-enforcement officers authorized to enforce state laws

Summary

The bill gives a broad list of federal law‑enforcement agents—from FBI and DEA agents to Coast Guard personnel and National Park Service rangers—the same authority as state police to enforce West Virginia statutes, except for traffic and parking rules. Their power applies when a state or local agency requests assistance, during emergencies, or when a felony occurs in their presence. The measure is intended to improve inter‑agency cooperation and public safety.

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