West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5031: To standardize reporting practices and improve forensic and public health research by including vaccination history in death investigations
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5031 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: To standardize reporting practices and improve forensic and public health research by including vaccination history in death investigations. Primary sponsor: Joe Funkhouser (Republican). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): To House Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Funkhouser | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Chris Anders | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 97 |
| Jim Butler | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Kathie Hess Crouse | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
| Chuck Horst | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 95 |
| Laura Kimble | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 71 |
| Linville | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Ian Masters | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 91 |
| George Miller | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 90 |
| Phillips | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bill Ridenour | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 100 |
“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