HB130Introduced in the House of Delegates
Workers' compensation; presumption of certain cancers, sheriffs and deputy sheriffs.
Introduced by Mitchell Cornett, District 46
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Workers' compensation; presumption for certain cancers; sheriffs and deputy sheriffs. Expands the workers' compensation presumption of compensability for certain cancers causing the death or disability of certain employees who have completed five years of service in their position to include sheriffs or deputy sheriffs.
Where it stands
Left in Committee Appropriations
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N) · February 2, 2026
5
Yes
2
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
7 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Kathy Tran | 18 | Yes |
| Rodney Willett | 58 | Yes |
| Scott Wyatt | 60 | No |
| Keith Hodges | 68 | No |
| Shelly Simonds | 70 | Yes |
| C.E. Hayes | 91 | Yes |
| Alex Askew | 95 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102882D
Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
Assigned HCL sub: Subcommittee #2
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB130)
Subcommittee recommends reporting and referring to Appropriations (7-Y 0-N)
Reported from Labor and Commerce and referred to Appropriations (22-Y 0-N)
Assigned HAPP sub: Compensation and Retirement
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N)
Left in Committee Appropriations
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