West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5168: To increase funding for EMS first responders.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5168 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: To increase funding for EMS first responders. Primary sponsor: Joe Statler (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 29, 2026): Chapter 267, Acts, Regular Session, 2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Statler | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 77 |
| Rick Hillenbrand | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| John Paul Hott | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| Gary Howell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 87 |
| Linville | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Chris Toney | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Chapter 267, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
- Chapter 267, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
- Approved by Governor 4/1/2026
- To Governor 3/30/2026
- Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal
- Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - Senate Journal
- To Governor 3/30/2026 - Senate Journal
- House Message received
- Completed legislative action
- Communicated to Senate
- House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 693)
- House received Senate message
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