West Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced 9 R cosponsors

HB 5472 — Formally recognize Mine Rescue teams as first responders in West Virginia.

Last action — To House Energy and Public Works

  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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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.

Summary

Formally recognize Mine Rescue teams as first responders in West Virginia.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Energy and Public Works then Finance

  3. Introduced in House

  4. To House Energy and Public Works

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 143 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (8)

Not signed on (143)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5472 do?
Formally recognize Mine Rescue teams as first responders in West Virginia.
Who sponsors HB 5472?
HB 5472 is sponsored by David Green (Republican), Mark Dean (Republican), Joe Ellington (Republican), Chris Phillips (Republican), Eric Brooks (Republican), Dean Jeffries (Republican), Marty Gearheart (Republican), Jordan Bridges (Republican), and Tristan Leavitt (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 5472?
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.
Where can I track HB 5472?
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