West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5002: In cases of mine rescues, designate miners as first responders
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5002 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: In cases of mine rescues, designate miners as first responders. Primary sponsor: Jeff Eldridge (Republican). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 30, 2026): To House Energy and Public Works.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Eldridge | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| J.B. Akers | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Jordan Bridges | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Mark Dean | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Josh Holstein | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| Jordan Maynor | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Joe Parsons | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
| Pritt | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Clay Riley | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 72 |
| Chuck Sheedy | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 7 |
| Jeff Stephens | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
“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 Energy and Public Works
- Introduced in House
- To Energy and Public Works
- Filed for introduction