HB4089

Preservation of hair during chemotherapy. Also known as the “Jessica Huffman Bill”

Complete·3/14/26

West Virginia HB4089 mandates insurance coverage for scalp cooling systems to prevent hair loss during cancer chemotherapy.

West Virginia HB4089, also known as Jessica Huffman's Law, requires health insurers to cover scalp cooling systems for cancer chemotherapy treatment. These systems cool the scalp to reduce hair loss, a common side effect of chemotherapy. The law applies to policies issued or renewed after January 1, 2027, and coverage may include deductibles and coinsurance. The systems must be designed for repeated use and primarily serve a medical purpose.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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1 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 3

3:00 PM

Senate Finance Committee Meeting

Feb 26

1:00 PM

Senate Health and Human Resources Committee Meeting

History

Apr 2

House

Became law 4/2/2026

Mar 14

Senate

Became law without Governor's signature - Senate Journal

Mar 14

House

Became law without Governor's signature- House Journal