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Bill > HB5593
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Introduced
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
In Committee
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to allow the sale, distribution or possession of ivermectin without a prescription.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend West Virginia law to allow ivermectin, a medication that is currently often available by prescription, to be sold, dispensed by a pharmacist or pharmacy, or possessed without requiring a prescription from a doctor. This change would make ivermectin more readily accessible to the public in West Virginia.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (9)
Chris Anders (R)*,
Eric Brooks (R),
Henry Dillon (R),
Dave Foggin (R),
Joe Funkhouser (R),
Chuck Horst (R),
Laura Kimble (R),
Larry Kump (R),
Lisa White (R),
Last Action
To House Health and Human Resources (on 02/16/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5593&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb5593%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=5593 |
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