West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5001: Prohibiting the termination of employment of an employee who defends themselves from an attack inside workplace

In committee Last action January 30, 2026: To House Judiciary

Plain-language summary

HB 5001 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibiting the termination of employment of an employee who defends themselves from an attack inside workplace. Primary sponsor: Laura Kimble (Republican). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 30, 2026): To House Judiciary.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Laura Kimble (Republican). 9 co-sponsors.