West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5113: Relating to a patient’s right to choose physician
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5113 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on February 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to a patient’s right to choose physician. Primary sponsor: Laura Kimble (Republican). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2026): To House Health and Human Resources.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Kimble | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 71 |
| Chris Anders | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 97 |
| Jordan Bridges | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Jim Butler | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Corby Dillon | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Tresa Howell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
| Jeffries | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Margitta Mazzocchi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Erica Moore | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| 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 Health and Human Resources
- Introduced in House
- To Health and Human Resources
- Filed for introduction