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WV HB5158
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kayla Young
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AI Summary
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Requires the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance plan to provide 100 percent coverage for voluntary male sterilization procedures (vasectomies)
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Prohibits the plan from denying eligibility or renewal of coverage solely to avoid providing this required sterilization coverage
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Prevents the plan from penalizing, reducing reimbursement to, or providing incentives to providers that would discourage care consistent with this coverage requirement
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Applies to any policy, contract, or plan delivered after July 1, 2026
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Officially designates the legislation as the "Men's Equality Act"
Legislative Description
Men’s Equality Act
Health
Last Action
To House Health and Human Resources
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Health & Human Resources2/3/2026
Full Bill Text
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