HB5515Introduced in the House of Delegates
Relating to modernizing and updating workers’ compensation statutes.
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The purpose of this bill is to revise outdated provisions within Articles 4 and 5, Chapter 23 of the West Virginia Code, which pertain to the administration of workers' compensation claims. Much of the revised language is antiquated and predates the 2005/2006 regulatory transition from a state-operated monopolistic system for workers' compensation to a competitive, private market system. The bill also repeals obsolete code sections.
Where it stands
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026
April 1, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: House concurred in Senate amendment and and title amendmentpassed bill (Roll No. 647) · March 14, 2026
94
Yes
1
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
99 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Pat McGeehan | 1 | Yes |
| Mark Zatezalo | 2 | Yes |
| Jimmy Willis | 3 | Yes |
| Bill Flanigan | 4 | Yes |
| Shawn Fluharty | 5 | Yes |
| Jeffrey Stephens | 6 | Yes |
| Charles Sheedy | 7 | Yes |
| Bill Bell | 8 | Yes |
| Betsy Kelly | 9 | Yes |
| William Anderson | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Finance
Introduced in House
To House Finance
To House Banking and Insurance
To House Finance
By substitute, 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. 327)
Communicated to Senate
Introduced in Senate
To Banking and Insurance
To Banking and Insurance
Reported do pass, with amendment and title amendment
Immediate consideration
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading
Read 2nd time
Committee amendment adopted (Voice vote)
On 3rd reading
Read 3rd time
Passed Senate with amended title (Roll No. 571)
Senate requests House to concur
House received Senate message
House concurred in Senate amendment and and title amendmentpassed bill (Roll No. 647)
Communicated to Senate
Completed legislative action
House Message received
To Governor 3/25/2026 - Senate Journal
To Governor 3/25/26
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - Senate Journal
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026
Verify the information
- Official page on the West Virginia Legislature website
- hb5515 hfin bi am 2-24 (amendment)
- hb5515 s bnk amt _1 3-11 (amendment)
- hb5515 s bnk am _1 3-11 (amendment)
- hb5515 s bnk amt _1 3-11 adopted (amendment)
- hb5515 s bnk am _1 3-11 adopted (amendment)
- Fiscal Note (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Comm Sub (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
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