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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Kimble | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 71 |
| Joe Funkhouser | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Rick Hillenbrand | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| Buck Jennings | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Keith Marple | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 69 |
| Ian Masters | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 91 |
| Margitta Mazzocchi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Phillips | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bill Ridenour | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 100 |
| Bill Roop | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
“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