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West VirginiaHB 40892026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Preservation of hair during chemotherapy. Also known as the “Jessica Huffman Bill”

Sponsored By: Walter Hall (Republican)

Became Law

§5-16-8B§9-5-34§33-15-4A§33-16-20§33-24-15§33-25-23§33-25A-37

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Insurance must cover chemo scalp cooling

Beginning January 1, 2027, health plans regulated by West Virginia that cover chemotherapy must also cover scalp cooling systems. These devices help prevent or reduce hair loss during chemo and must meet Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services guidance. Coverage applies when your policy is issued or renewed on or after that date. Your normal deductible, copays, and coinsurance can still apply, set like other benefits.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Walter Hall

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Sarah Drennan

    Republican • House

  • Bob Fehrenbacher

    Republican • House

  • Dave Foggin

    Republican • House

  • Josh Holstein

    Republican • House

  • John Paul Hott

    Republican • House

  • Erica Moore

    Republican • House

  • Clay Riley

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 130 • No: 1

Senate vote • 3/10/2026

Passed Senate (Roll No. 393)

Yes: 33 • No: 1

House vote • 2/11/2026

Passed House (Roll No. 73)

Yes: 97 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Became law 4/2/2026

    4/2/2026House

  2. Became law without Governor's signature - Senate Journal

    3/14/2026Senate

  3. Became law without Governor's signature- House Journal

    3/14/2026House

  4. To Governor 3/11/2026

    3/11/2026House

  5. To Governor 3/11/2026 - Senate Journal

    3/11/2026Senate

  6. On 3rd reading

    3/10/2026Senate

  7. Read 3rd time

    3/10/2026Senate

  8. Passed Senate (Roll No. 393)

    3/10/2026Senate

  9. Communicated to House

    3/10/2026Senate

  10. Completed legislative action

    3/10/2026Senate

  11. House received Senate message

    3/10/2026House

  12. Read 2nd time

    3/9/2026Senate

  13. On 2nd reading

    3/6/2026Senate

  14. Laid over on 2nd reading 3/6/2026

    3/6/2026Senate

  15. On 1st reading

    3/5/2026Senate

  16. Read 1st time

    3/5/2026Senate

  17. Reported do pass

    3/4/2026Senate

  18. Reported do pass, but first to Finance

    2/26/2026Senate

  19. To Finance

    2/26/2026Senate

  20. Introduced in Senate

    2/12/2026Senate

  21. To Health and Human Resources then Finance

    2/12/2026Senate

  22. To Health and Human Resources

    2/12/2026Senate

  23. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

    2/11/2026House

  24. Read 3rd time

    2/11/2026House

  25. Passed House (Roll No. 73)

    2/11/2026House

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