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WV HB5580
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Hollis Lewis
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AI Summary
- Amends West Virginia Code §24-6-8 to remove immunity protection for gross negligence by public agencies, telephone companies, and counties operating emergency telephone systems (911)
- Adds immunity protection for referrals made to the national 988 crisis hotline (mental health hotline) by local emergency telephone system personnel
- Defines "national crisis hotline" as the 988 telephone/text number designated as the national mental health hotline under federal law (42 USC 290bb-36c)
- Maintains existing immunity for officers, agents, and employees except in cases of gross negligence or willful/wanton misconduct
- Introduced February 16, 2026 and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary
Legislative Description
Relating to liability of the local emergency telephone systems.
Public Service Commission
Last Action
To House Judiciary
2/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/16/2026
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