HB4089Introduced in the House of Delegates
Preservation of hair during chemotherapy. Also known as the “Jessica Huffman Bill”
Introduced by Walter Hall, District 58
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to require health insurers to provide coverage for scalp cooling systems for the preservation of hair during cancer chemotherapy treatment.
Where it stands
Became law without Governor's signature- House Journal
March 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Passed Senate (Roll No. 393) · March 10, 2026
33
Yes
1
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
34 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton Barnhart | 9 | Yes |
| Ryan Weld | 1 | Yes |
| Laura Wakim Chapman | 1 | Yes |
| Charles Clements | 2 | Yes |
| Chris Rose | 2 | Yes |
| Mike Azinger | 3 | No |
| Eric Tarr | 4 | Yes |
| Amy Nichole Grady | 4 | Yes |
| Mike Woelfel | 5 | Yes |
| Scott Fuller | 5 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Finance
Introduced in House
To House Finance
To House Banking and Insurance
To House Finance
Do pass
On 1st reading, Special Calendar
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
Read 2nd time
On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
Read 3rd time
Passed House (Roll No. 73)
Communicated to Senate
Introduced in Senate
To Health and Human Resources then Finance
To Health and Human Resources
Reported do pass, but first to Finance
To Finance
Reported do pass
On 1st reading
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading
Laid over on 2nd reading 3/6/2026
Read 2nd time
On 3rd reading
Read 3rd time
Passed Senate (Roll No. 393)
Communicated to House
Completed legislative action
House received Senate message
To Governor 3/11/2026
To Governor 3/11/2026 - Senate Journal
Became law without Governor's signature - Senate Journal
Became law 4/2/2026
Became law without Governor's signature- House Journal
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