HB4589

Clarifying that the time limitations provided for filing occupational pneumoconiosis claims do not apply or otherwise limit the ability of a claimant to obtain an evaluation from the Occupational Pneumoconiosis Board

Introduced·1/20/26
Intr Text

Clarifies that time limitations for filing occupational pneumoconiosis claims do not restrict evaluations from the Occupational Pneumoconiosis Board.

This bill amends the West Virginia Code to clarify that the time limitations for filing occupational pneumoconiosis claims do not apply to or limit the ability of a claimant to obtain an evaluation from the Occupational Pneumoconiosis Board. It ensures that the time constraints for filing claims do not interfere with the process of getting necessary evaluations.

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Where it stands

Current
Health & Human Resources Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Jan 22

3:30 PM

Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources Meeting

Jan 22

3:30 PM

House Committee on Health and Human Resources Meeting

History

Jan 22

House

Markup Discussion

Jan 20

House

Filed for introduction

Jan 20

House

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