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WV SB856
WV SB856Removing certain reporting requirements to Joint Committee on Government and Finance
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Introduced
03/20/2025
03/20/2025
In Committee
03/27/2025
03/27/2025
Crossed Over
03/27/2025
03/27/2025
Passed
04/12/2025
04/12/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/25/2025
04/25/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend and reenact §23-2C-5, §23-4-1f, §33-2-15a, and §33-2-21a of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; and to repeal §23-1-2, §23-1-17, §33-20-19, §33-20B-6, and §33-20B-8, relating to the repeal or modification of reporting requirements; removing the reporting requirement of the Insurance Commissioner to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance regarding workers’ compensation funds; removing the reporting requirement of the Insurance Commissioner and Occupational Pneumoconiosis Board to the Governor regarding occupational pneumoconiosis claims; removing the reporting requirement of the Industrial Council to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance regarding employer safety initiatives; removing the reporting requirement of employers to the Insurance Commissioner regarding post-traumatic stress disorder claims; removing the reporting requirement of the Insurance Commissioner to the Joint Committee of Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services regarding post-traumatic stress disorder claims; requiring the Insurance Commissioner to post a flood insurance notification to public entities on the agency’s website; removing the reporting requirement of the Insurance Commissioner to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance regarding the status of the state agency workers’ compensation program; removing the publishing requirement of the Insurance Commissioner regarding automobile insurance rates; removing the reporting requirement of the Insurance Commissioner to the Joint Standing Committee of the Judiciary regarding medical malpractice insurance; and removing the reporting requirement of insurance companies to the Insurance Commissioner regarding civil actions filed against medical providers.
AI Summary
This bill removes several reporting requirements for the West Virginia Insurance Commissioner and other state agencies, streamlining administrative processes across multiple areas of insurance and workers' compensation regulation. Specifically, the bill eliminates reporting requirements related to workers' compensation funds, occupational pneumoconiosis claims, employer safety initiatives, post-traumatic stress disorder claims, and medical malpractice insurance. The bill does, however, require the Insurance Commissioner to post a flood insurance notification for public entities on the agency's website. The legislation also repeals several sections of existing law that mandated these reports, effectively reducing bureaucratic paperwork and potentially simplifying administrative procedures for state agencies and insurance-related entities. Notable repealed sections include requirements for annual reports, civil action reporting, and automobile insurance rate publications. The bill appears designed to reduce administrative burden and consolidate reporting processes, with the bill set to take effect 90 days after its passage.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Approved by Governor 4/25/2025 (on 04/25/2025)
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