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Read. Follow. Verify.West Virginia establishes early detection cancer screening pilot program for active and retired firefighters
Last action · February 3, 2026: To House Health and Human ResourcesSponsor: Kayla Young
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What This Bill Proposed
West Virginia establishes a two-year cancer screening for active and retired firefighters, funded by the state up to $1,300 per individual starting July 1, 2026. Participation is optional, and eligible firefighters who self-funded screenings after January 1, 2026, may apply for reimbursement.
Provides state-funded preventive health screenings for active and retired firefighters, covering tests such as blood panels, ultrasounds, and lung CT scans up to a $1,300 cap per person.
- Firefighters face elevated occupational risks of contracting certain types of cancer due to regular exposure to toxic smoke and hazardous materials. context
Who It Would Have Affected
Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
active and retired firefighters
Active and retired firefighters are offered comprehensive state-funded early detection cancer screenings and are eligible for expense reimbursement.
State Fire Marshal
The State Fire Marshal must jointly establish the pilot program, participate in the administrative committee, and propose legislative rules.
Department of Health
The Department of Health shares responsibility with the State Fire Marshal for establishing the program and proposing rules.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to participate in the cancer screening pilot program?
Is participation in the screening program mandatory?
Can firefighters be reimbursed for screenings done prior to the program starting?
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This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.
Procedural history
4 actions- Feb 3, 2026HouseCommitteeTo House Health and Human Resources
- Feb 3, 2026HouseIntroducedIntroduced in House
- Feb 3, 2026HouseCommitteeTo Health and Human Resources then Finance
- Feb 3, 2026HouseIntroducedFiled for introduction
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Sources
www.wvlegislature.gov
Analysis Score
0–100- Significance20Lowered because this bill did not pass (its text scored 65)
- Controversy10Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz30Current news / social attention level
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