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Introduced
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
In Committee
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §8-15-10c, relating to municipalities offering occupational cancer screening to paid firefighters.
AI Summary
This bill requires municipalities in West Virginia that have a full-time paid fire department and offer health insurance to their firefighters to ensure that this insurance covers cancer screenings. These screenings must be conducted according to the recommendations outlined in the NFPA 1582 Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments, or the most current version of that standard, recognizing the increased cancer risks faced by firefighters due to their occupational exposures.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
Geno Chiarelli (R)*,
Dave Foggin (R),
Scot Heckert (R),
Josh Holstein (R),
Mike Hornby (R),
Gary Howell (R),
Jimmy Willis (R),
Last Action
To House Finance (on 02/23/2026)
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