Bill
HB 4982
West Virginia health improvement legislation advances through early readings, targeting state public health outcomes through unspecified policy mechanisms.
HB 4982, the "Make West Virginia Healthy Act of 2026," is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House of Delegates by Sponsor Evan Worrell. The bill has advanced through early legislative stages (first and second readings) and is currently on the Special Calendar. Without access to the bill's specific text, the exact provisions cannot be detailed, but the title suggests it addresses public health initiatives or healthcare policy in West Virginia.
West Virginia consistently ranks among the lowest in national health metrics, including obesity rates, substance abuse prevalence, and chronic disease management. Legislation titled to improve state health could meaningfully impact healthcare outcomes, public health infrastructure, or disease prevention programs affecting hundreds of thousands of residents. The bill's progression through markup and committee suggests legislative support for its core objectives.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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