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WV HB4901

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Elliott Pritt

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates new workers' compensation award category for employees diagnosed with pulmonary massive fibrosis who have no current pulmonary impairment but face future impairment risk
  • Establishes tiered payment structure: Category A receives 10%, Category B receives 20%, and Category C receives 30% compensation
  • Requires written certification from a board certified pulmonologist confirming the diagnosis and disclosure of all radiographic, pathologic, and diagnostic test results
  • Claims must be filed within one year of meeting diagnostic requirements, and claimants must prove the employer fraudulently concealed or manipulated dust samples or air quality samples
  • Addresses gap where workers with documented disease but no current impairment would otherwise fall outside the filing timeframe for workers' compensation claims

Legislative Description

Modifying the Occupational Pneumoconiois award categories for Worker’s Compensation

Workers Compensation

Last Action

To House Judiciary

1/28/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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