West Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2799: Prohibiting the termination of employment of an employee who defends themselves from an attack inside workplace
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2799 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on February 21, 2025. 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 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 21, 2025): To House Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Kimble | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 71 |
| J.B. Akers | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Chris Anders | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 97 |
| Jordan Bridges | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Mark Dean | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Scot Heckert | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Kump | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Margitta Mazzocchi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Phillips | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| George Street | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 83 |
| Lisa White | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 96 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- To House Judiciary
- Introduced in House
- To Judiciary
- Filed for introduction