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WV SB666

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brian Helton

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits plaintiffs from bringing asbestos or silica lawsuits against manufacturers of coal mining equipment when the equipment was created to comply with Federal Mine Safety and Health Administration requirements

  • Establishes a statute of repose limiting such claims to 12 years from the date of first sale, lease, or delivery by the manufacturer, or 10 years from delivery to the initial user, whichever expires earlier

  • Creates an exception allowing claims beyond these time limits only if manufacturers expressly warranted the product for a longer period

  • Maintains existing provisions that separate nonmalignant conditions from cancer-related claims as distinct causes of action and prohibits damages for fear of future disease

Legislative Description

Determining liability for exposure to asbestos or silica

Health

Last Action

To Judiciary

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/29/2026

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