Removing time limits for filing or modifying claims for massive fibrosis
This bill removes time limits for workers to file or modify claims related to progressive massive fibrosis, a lung disease often linked to occupational exposure (like mining). It directly affects workers who develop this condition, allowing them to pursue or adjust compensation claims without being barred by past deadlines. The bill amends West Virginia's workers' compensation code to eliminate statute of limitations barriers specifically for these claims and adds a new impairment rating for progressive massive fibrosis. This change ensures affected workers can access benefits regardless of when symptoms first appeared or worsened.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2026
Last action Feb 10, 2026
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Feb 10, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
Feb 10, 2026
Committee
To Judiciary
upper
1 primary · 12 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Tom Takubo
RRepublican
Co
Bill Hamilton
RRepublican
Co
Charles Clements
RRepublican
Co
Glenn Jeffries
RRepublican
Co
Jack Woodrum
RRepublican
Co
Mike Woelfel
DDemocratic
Co
Randy Smith
RRepublican
Co
Robbie Morris
RRepublican
Co
Ryan Weld
RRepublican
Co
Tom Willis
RRepublican
Co
Trenton Barnhart
RRepublican
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