HB4989

Professional Firefighter cancer screening

Introduced·1/30/26

Establishes a pilot program for early detection cancer screening for active and retired firefighters in West Virginia.

The bill establishes a pilot program for early detection cancer screening for active and retired firefighters in West Virginia. The State Fire Marshal and the Department of Health will jointly administer the program, offering comprehensive screenings including blood tests, ultrasounds, lung CTs, and skin cancer screenings. Participation is optional, and the cost per individual is capped at $1,300. The program will run for 24 months, with findings presented to the Governor and the Legislature after 12 and 24 months.

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Where it stands

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Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Feb 23

3:30 PM

Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources Meeting

Feb 17

3:30 PM

Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources Meeting

History

Feb 23

House

By substitute, do pass, but first to Finance

Feb 23

House

To House Finance

Feb 17

House

Markup Discussion