West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 4589: Clarifying that the time limitations provided for filing occupational pneumoconiosis claims do not apply or otherwise limit the ability of a claimant to obtain an evaluation from the Occupational Pneumoconiosis Board

In committee Last action January 22, 2026: Markup Discussion

Plain-language summary

HB 4589 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Clarifying that the time limitations provided for filing occupational pneumoconiosis claims do not apply or otherwise limit the ability of a claimant to obtain an evaluation from the Occupational Pneumoconiosis Board. Primary sponsor: Josh Holstein (Republican). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 22, 2026): Markup Discussion.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Josh Holstein (Republican). 8 co-sponsors.