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WV HB5624

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Evan Worrell

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals the requirement for a separate "resilient floor covering worker" license for persons who remove asbestos-containing floor tile, sheet vinyl, and adhesives in single-family dwellings
  • Removes the definition of "resilient floor covering worker" from the asbestos abatement statute (§16-32-2)
  • Eliminates the notification exemption that previously applied specifically to resilient floor covering removal in single-family dwellings
  • Updates terminology throughout the statute, replacing "commissioner" with "state health officer" as the responsible authority
  • Removes references to resilient floor covering workers from the license suspension and revocation provisions (§16-32-15)

Legislative Description

Relating to asbestos abatement

Health

Last Action

To House Government Organization

2/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Government Organization2/16/2026

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