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Member, House of Delegates, District 61
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Dean Jeffries

Candidate for Member, House of Delegates, District 61

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
Insurance agent
Lives in
Elkview

Delegate since his 2018 appointment. An insurance agent with a bachelor's degree in health care administration from the University of Charleston.

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Documented positions

Public safety

  • Sponsored bill allowing firearms on Capitol groundsIn office

    Lead sponsor of HB 5371 (2026 regular session), titled "Relating to allowing the carry of firearms on Capitol grounds and in buildings, with exceptions". Status listed on the Legislature's site: Pending (Judiciary).

    Dean Jeffries, House of Delegates member page

    Government record · West Virginia Legislature · Sponsored Legislation, 2026: HB 5371 · wvlegislature.gov

    “Relating to allowing the carry of firearms on Capitol grounds and in buildings, with exceptions”
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Environment & parks

  • Sponsored landowner liability limits for ATV useIn office

    Lead sponsor of HB 5215 (2026 regular session), titled "Relating generally to limiting landowner liability for the purpose of operation of all-terrain vehicles.". Status listed on the Legislature's site: Pending (Judiciary).

    Dean Jeffries, House of Delegates member page

    Government record · West Virginia Legislature · Sponsored Legislation, 2026: HB 5215 · wvlegislature.gov

    “Relating generally to limiting landowner liability for the purpose of operation of all-terrain vehicles.”
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Health & human services

  • Sponsored bill on community paramedicine programsIn office

    Lead sponsor of HB 5216 (2026 regular session), titled "Relating to community paramedicine programs". Status listed on the Legislature's site: Pending.

    Dean Jeffries, House of Delegates member page

    Government record · West Virginia Legislature · Sponsored Legislation, 2026: HB 5216 · wvlegislature.gov

    “Relating to community paramedicine programs”
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  • Sponsored Respiratory Care Interstate Compact, signed into lawIn office

    Lead sponsor of HB 5015 (2026 regular session), titled "Relating to the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact". Status listed on the Legislature's site: Signed.

    Dean Jeffries, House of Delegates member page

    Government record · West Virginia Legislature · Sponsored Legislation, 2026: HB 5015 · wvlegislature.gov

    “Relating to the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact”
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