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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Holstein | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| Jordan Bridges | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Geno Chiarelli | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 78 |
| Mark Dean | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Sarah Drennan | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| Jeff Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| Scot Heckert | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Willis | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Evan Worrell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Markup Discussion
- To House Health and Human Resources
- Introduced in House
- To Health and Human Resources then Judiciary
- Filed for introduction