West Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced 8 R cosponsors

HB 4089 — Preservation of hair during chemotherapy. Also known as the “Jessica Huffman Bill”

Last action — Chapter 179, Acts, Regular Session, 2026

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2026 Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

Signed by Governor Patrick Morrisey (Republican) on March 14, 2026.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill addresses hair preservation during chemotherapy treatment.

This bill aims to establish measures for preserving hair for patients undergoing chemotherapy. It focuses on providing options for maintaining hair health during treatment.

What this means for you
  • Healthcare: This means healthcare providers may need to consider hair preservation options for chemotherapy patients.

Summary

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

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

46 added · 27 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill HB 4089 includes new provisions that require insurance policies covering cancer to be issued or renewed starting January 1, 2027. This is a crucial change because it ensures that anyone who signs up for or renews an insurance plan that includes cancer coverage will have those policies meet specific new standards. This amendment aims to enhance the quality of cancer care offered by insurers and protect patients' rights, making it easier for them to access the treatment they need.

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WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION ENGROSSED House Bill 4089 By Delegates Hall, Fehrenbacher, Holstein, Drennan, Moore, Hott, Riley, and Foggin [Introduced January 14, 2026;
WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION ENROLLED House Bill 4089 BYD ELEGATES HALL, EHRENBACHER , OLSTEIN, D RENNAN, MOORE, HOTT, ILEY,AND FOGGIN [Passed March 10, 2026;
referred to the Committee on Finance] Eng HB 4089 A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding seven new sections, designated §5-16-8b, §9-5-34, §33-15-4a, §33-16-20, §33-24-15, §33-25-23, and §33- 25A-37, relating to insurance;
in effect 90 days from passage (June 8, 2026)] Enr HB 4089 AN ACT to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding seven new sections, designated §5-16-8b, §9-5-34, §33-15-4a, §33-16-20, §33-24-15, §33-25-23, and §33- 25A-37, relating to insurance;
Coverage provided under this section may be subject to annual deductibles and coinsurance, Eng HB 4089 including copayments, as may be deemed appropriate by the commissioner and as are consistent with those established for other benefits within a given policy.
Coverage provided under this section may be subject to annual deductibles and coinsurance, Enr HB 4089 including copayments, as may be deemed appropriate by the commissioner and as are consistent with those established for other benefits within a given policy.
Eng HB 4089 (c) Any insurer who delivers or issues a policy, plan, or contact that is issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2027, under the provisions of this article and provides coverage for cancer chemotherapy treatment shall provide coverage for scalp cooling systems used in connection with cancer chemotherapy treatment as defined by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Enr HB 4089 (c) Any insurer who delivers or issues a policy, plan, or contact that is issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2027, under the provisions of this article and provides coverage for cancer chemotherapy treatment shall provide coverage for scalp cooling systems used in connection with cancer chemotherapy treatment as defined by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Eng HB 4089 §33-24-15.
Enr HB 4089 §33-24-15.
Coverage provided under this section may be subject to annual deductibles and coinsurance, Eng HB 4089 including copayments, as may be deemed appropriate by the commissioner and as are consistent with those established for other benefits within a given policy.
Coverage provided under this section may be subject to annual deductibles and coinsurance, Enr HB 4089 including copayments, as may be deemed appropriate by the commissioner and as are consistent with those established for other benefits within a given policy.
Enr HB 4089 The Clerk of the House of Delegates and the Clerk of the Senate hereby certify that the foregoing bill is correctly enrolled.
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Clerk of the House of Delegates ...............................................................
Clerk of the Senate Originated in the House of Delegates.
In effect 90 days from passage.
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Speaker of the House of Delegates ...............................................................
President of the Senate __________ The within is ................................................
this the...........................................
Day of ..........................................................................................................., 2026.
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Action History

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Finance

  3. Introduced in House

  4. To House Finance

  5. To House Banking and Insurance

  6. To House Finance

  7. Do pass

  8. On 1st reading, Special Calendar

  9. Read 1st time

  10. On 2nd reading, Special Calendar

  11. Read 2nd time

  12. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

  13. Read 3rd time

  14. Passed House (Roll No. 73)

  15. Communicated to Senate

  16. Introduced in Senate

  17. To Health and Human Resources then Finance

  18. To Health and Human Resources

  19. Reported do pass, but first to Finance

  20. To Finance

  21. Reported do pass

  22. On 1st reading

  23. Read 1st time

  24. On 2nd reading

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

  26. Read 2nd time

  27. On 3rd reading

  28. Read 3rd time

  29. Passed Senate (Roll No. 393)

  30. Communicated to House

  31. Completed legislative action

  32. House received Senate message

  33. To Governor 3/11/2026

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

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

  36. Became law 4/2/2026

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

  38. Chapter 179, Acts, Regular Session, 2026

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 144 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (144)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4089 do?
Preservation of hair during chemotherapy. Also known as the “Jessica Huffman Bill”
Who sponsors HB 4089?
HB 4089 is sponsored by Walter Hall (Republican), Bob Fehrenbacher (Republican), Josh Holstein (Republican), Sarah Drennan (Republican), Erica Moore (Republican), John Paul Hott (Republican), Clay Riley (Republican), and Dave Foggin (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 4089?
This bill died with 2026 Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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