West Virginia 2026 Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 2 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 5086 — Relating to peer support services

Last action — Chapter 141, Acts, Regular Session, 2026

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 03, 2026. Enacted.

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High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 92% · high confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (2 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 5 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill relates to peer support services.

This legislation addresses peer support services, detailing their use and framework. It aims to establish guidelines for implementing these services.

Summary

Relating to peer support services

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

1 added · 1 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to Bill HB 5086 introduces a new title that clarifies the focus of the legislation on peer support programs, along with specific definitions and standards for these programs. It also changes how licensure discipline is handled, ensuring that certain communications between caregivers and peer supporters remain confidential. These updates are important because they provide clearer guidelines for implementing peer support, enhance protection for caregivers seeking help, and promote a more supportive environment in health professions.

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HB5086 S HHR AM # 3-9Dellinger  7897 The Committee on Health and Human Resources moved to amend the bill on page 4, section 8, line 16, after the word "Counseling;" by adding the word "or";On page 4, section 8, line 17, after the word "Therapy" by changing the semicolon to a period;On page 5, section 8, lines 18-19 by striking out paragraphs (D) and (E) in their entirety;And,On page 5, section 8, after line 22, by adding a new subdivision, designated subdivision (3), to read as follows:
HB5086 SFAT Helton # 3-11Dellinger  7965 Senator Helton moved to amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting therefor a new title, to read as follows:Eng.
(3) Nothing in this section shall prohibit a board from requiring a licensee to participate in attending a board designated professional health program. AdoptedRejected
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for House Bill 5086—A Bill to amend and reenact §30-1-8 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended;
to amend said code by adding thereto a new article, designated §21-18-1 and §21-18-2;
 and to amend said code by adding a new section, designated §57-3-11;
relating to peer support programs;
defining terms;
establishing standards for peer support programs;
prohibiting licensure discipline in certain instances;
providing nothing shall prohibit a board from requiring a licensee to participate in attending a board designed professional health program;
prohibiting boards from requesting certain information;
 allowing for privileged communications;
creating a testimonial privilege;
and providing exemptions.     AdoptedRejected
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Action History

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Health and Human Resources then Judiciary

  3. Introduced in House

  4. To House Health and Human Resources

  5. Markup Discussion

  6. By substitute, do pass, but first to Judiciary

  7. To House Judiciary

  8. Markup Discussion

  9. Do pass

  10. On 1st reading, Special Calendar

  11. Read 1st time

  12. On 2nd reading, Special Calendar

  13. Read 2nd time

  14. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

  15. Read 3rd time

  16. Passed House (Roll No. 207)

  17. Communicated to Senate

  18. Introduced in Senate

  19. To Health and Human Resources

  20. To Health and Human Resources

  21. Reported do pass, with amendments

  22. Immediate consideration

  23. Read 1st time

  24. On 2nd reading

  25. Read 2nd time

  26. Committee amendments adopted (Voice vote)

  27. On 3rd reading

  28. Read 3rd time

  29. Passed Senate (Roll No. 502)

  30. Title amendment adopted

  31. Senate requests House to concur

  32. House received Senate message

  33. House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 653)

  34. Communicated to Senate

  35. Completed legislative action

  36. House Message received

  37. To Governor 3/25/2026 - Senate Journal

  38. To Governor 3/25/2026

  39. Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - Senate Journal

  40. Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal

  41. Approved by Governor 4/1/2026

  42. Chapter 141, Acts, Regular Session, 2026

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB

Passed 97 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 86002
Democrat 9000
Unaffiliated 2000
Total 97002
% of votes cast 98%0%0%2%
How each member voted (99)
Member Party Vote
Flanigan — Yea
Linville — Yea
Anitra Hamilton Democrat Yea
Evan Hansen Democrat Yea
Hollis Lewis Democrat Yea
John Williams Democrat Yea
Kayla Young Democrat Yea
Mike Pushkin Democrat Yea
Rick Garcia Democrat Yea
Sean Hornbuckle Democrat Yea
Shawn Fluharty Democrat Yea
Adam Burkhammer Republican Yea
Adam Vance Republican Yea
Andy Shamblin Republican Yea
Betsy Kelly Republican Yea
Bill Bell Republican Yea
Bill Ridenour Republican Yea
Bob Fehrenbacher Republican Yea
Bryan Smith Republican Not Voting
Bryan Ward Republican Yea
Carl "Bill" Roop Republican Yea
Carl Martin Republican Yea
Charles Sheedy Republican Yea
Chris Phillips Republican Yea
Christopher W. Toney Republican Yea
Chuck Horst Republican Yea
Clay Riley Republican Yea
D. Rolland Jennings Republican Yea
Dana Ferrell Republican Yea
Dave Foggin Republican Yea
David Cannon Republican Yea
David Green Republican Yea
David McCormick Republican Yea
Dean Jeffries Republican Yea
Doug Smith Republican Yea
Elias Coop-Gonzalez Republican Yea
Eric Brooks Republican Yea
Erica Moore Republican Yea
Evan Worrell Republican Yea
Gary G. Howell Republican Yea
Geno Chiarelli Republican Yea
George Miller Republican Yea
George Street Republican Yea
Gregory A. Watt Republican Yea
Guy Ward Republican Yea
Henry Dillon Republican Yea
Ian T. Masters Republican Yea
James Robert "JB" Akers II Republican Yea
Jarred Cannon Republican Yea
Jeff Campbell Republican Yea
Jeff Eldridge Republican Yea
Jeffrey Stephens Republican Yea
Jim Butler Republican Yea
Jimmy Willis Republican Yea
Joe Ellington Republican Yea
Joe Funkhouser Republican Yea
Joe Parsons Republican Yea
Joe Statler Republican Yea
John Jordan Republican Yea
John Paul Hott Republican Yea
Jonathan Kyle Republican Yea
Jonathan Pinson Republican Yea
Jordan Bridges Republican Yea
Jordan Maynor Republican Yea
Josh Holstein Republican Yea
Kathie Hess Crouse Republican Yea
Keith Marple Republican Not Voting
Laura Kimble Republican Yea
Lisa White Republican Yea
Lori Dittman Republican Yea
Margitta Mazzocchi Republican Yea
Mark Dean Republican Yea
Mark Zatezalo Republican Yea
Marshall W. Clay Republican Yea
Marty Gearheart Republican Yea
Matthew Rohrbach Republican Yea
Michael Amos Republican Yea
Michael Hite Republican Yea
Michael Hornby Republican Yea
Mickey Petitto Republican Yea
Pat McGeehan Republican Yea
Patrick Lucas Republican Yea
Phil Mallow Republican Yea
Ray Canterbury Republican Yea
Rick Hillenbrand Republican Yea
Roger Hanshaw Republican Yea
Roy Cooper Republican Yea
Ryan Browning Republican Yea
S. Chris Anders Republican Yea
Sarah Drennan Republican Yea
Scot C. Heckert Republican Yea
Stanley Adkins Republican Yea
Tresa Howell Republican Yea
Tristan Leavitt Republican Yea
Vacant1 Republican Yea
Vernon Criss Republican Yea
Walter Hall Republican Yea
Wayne Clark Republican Yea
William Anderson Republican Yea

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Roll Call

Passed 34 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 4000
Republican 29000
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 34000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (34)
Member Party Vote
MR PRESIDENT — Yea
Anitra Hamilton Democrat Yea
Mike Woelfel Democrat Yea
Mike Woelfel Democrat Yea
Rick Garcia Democrat Yea
Ben Queen Republican Yea
Carl Martin Republican Yea
Chris Phillips Republican Yea
Chris Rose Republican Yea
Chris Rose Republican Yea
Dean Jeffries Republican Yea
Eric Tarr Republican Yea
Eric Tarr Republican Yea
Glenn Jeffries Republican Yea
Jack Woodrum Republican Yea
Jack Woodrum Republican Yea
Jay Taylor Republican Yea
Jimmy Willis Republican Yea
Mark R. Maynard Republican Yea
Mike Oliverio Republican Yea
Patricia Rucker Republican Yea
Patricia Rucker Republican Yea
Robbie Morris Republican Yea
Rollan A. Roberts Republican Yea
Rollan A. Roberts Republican Yea
Rupie Phillips Republican Yea
Rupie Phillips Republican Yea
Ryan Weld Republican Yea
Ryan Weld Republican Yea
Tom Takubo Republican Yea
Tom Takubo Republican Yea
Tom Willis Republican Yea
Trenton Barnhart Republican Yea
Trenton Barnhart Republican Yea

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PASSAGE

Passed 92 Yea · 0 Nay · 8 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 82006
Democrat 8001
Unaffiliated 2001
Total 92008
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Flanigan — Yea
Linville — Yea
Kump — Not Voting
Anitra Hamilton Democrat Yea
Evan Hansen Democrat Yea
Hollis Lewis Democrat Yea
John Williams Democrat Yea
Kayla Young Democrat Yea
Mike Pushkin Democrat Yea
Rick Garcia Democrat Yea
Sean Hornbuckle Democrat Yea
Shawn Fluharty Democrat Not Voting
Adam Burkhammer Republican Not Voting
Adam Vance Republican Not Voting
Andy Shamblin Republican Yea
Betsy Kelly Republican Yea
Bill Bell Republican Yea
Bill Ridenour Republican Yea
Bob Fehrenbacher Republican Yea
Bryan Smith Republican Not Voting
Bryan Ward Republican Not Voting
Carl "Bill" Roop Republican Not Voting
Carl Martin Republican Yea
Charles Sheedy Republican Yea
Chris Phillips Republican Yea
Christopher W. Toney Republican Yea
Chuck Horst Republican Yea
Clay Riley Republican Yea
D. Rolland Jennings Republican Yea
Dana Ferrell Republican Yea
Dave Foggin Republican Yea
David Cannon Republican Yea
David Green Republican Yea
David McCormick Republican Yea
Dean Jeffries Republican Yea
Doug Smith Republican Yea
Elias Coop-Gonzalez Republican Yea
Eric Brooks Republican Yea
Erica Moore Republican Yea
Evan Worrell Republican Yea
Gary G. Howell Republican Yea
Geno Chiarelli Republican Yea
George Miller Republican Yea
George Street Republican Yea
Gregory A. Watt Republican Yea
Guy Ward Republican Yea
Henry Dillon Republican Yea
Ian T. Masters Republican Yea
James Robert "JB" Akers II Republican Yea
Jarred Cannon Republican Yea
Jeff Campbell Republican Yea
Jeff Eldridge Republican Yea
Jeffrey Stephens Republican Yea
Jim Butler Republican Yea
Jimmy Willis Republican Yea
Joe Ellington Republican Yea
Joe Funkhouser Republican Yea
Joe Parsons Republican Yea
Joe Statler Republican Yea
John Jordan Republican Yea
John Paul Hott Republican Yea
Jonathan Kyle Republican Yea
Jonathan Pinson Republican Yea
Jordan Bridges Republican Not Voting
Jordan Maynor Republican Yea
Josh Holstein Republican Yea
Kathie Hess Crouse Republican Yea
Keith Marple Republican Yea
Laura Kimble Republican Yea
Lisa White Republican Yea
Lori Dittman Republican Yea
Margitta Mazzocchi Republican Yea
Mark Dean Republican Yea
Mark Zatezalo Republican Yea
Marshall W. Clay Republican Yea
Marty Gearheart Republican Yea
Matthew Rohrbach Republican Yea
Michael Amos Republican Yea
Michael Hite Republican Yea
Michael Hornby Republican Yea
Mickey Petitto Republican Yea
Pat McGeehan Republican Yea
Patrick Lucas Republican Yea
Phil Mallow Republican Yea
Ray Canterbury Republican Yea
Rick Hillenbrand Republican Yea
Roger Hanshaw Republican Yea
Roy Cooper Republican Yea
Ryan Browning Republican Yea
S. Chris Anders Republican Yea
Sarah Drennan Republican Yea
Scot C. Heckert Republican Yea
Stanley Adkins Republican Yea
Tresa Howell Republican Yea
Tristan Leavitt Republican Yea
Vacant1 Republican Yea
Vernon Criss Republican Yea
Walter Hall Republican Yea
Wayne Clark Republican Yea
William Anderson Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5086 do?
Relating to peer support services
Who sponsors HB 5086?
HB 5086 is sponsored by Jonathan Pinson (Republican), Hollis Lewis (Democrat), and Scot C. Heckert (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 5086?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 03, 2026. Enacted.
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