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West Virginia Regulatory Updates 04/22/2024
HB 2032 – Relating to the Occupational Pneumoconiosis Board
Issues: Workers’ Compensation (General)
Summary For 01/17/2023
This measure entitles a claimant to obtain an evaluation from the Occupational Pneumoconiosis Board regardless of time limitations
Most Recent Update:
03/09/2024 – This measure failed upon adjournment of the legislature on March 9. This measure is ineligible for further consideration.
HB 2190 – Relating to Eligibility For Workers’ Compensation Benefits By Requiring Blood Test After Traumatic Injury to Determine Intoxication
Issues: Workers’ Compensation (General)
Summary For 01/19/2023
This measure specifies that a medical provider for a person who has suffered a traumatic personal injury within 12 hours of presenting for treatment may require the person to undergo a blood test to determine whether they were under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time. The test must be carried out within 12 hours of the injury’s occurrence and before to the administration of medicine or the use of other drugs.
This measure specifies that:
- a person must be notified in writing and verbally that refusal may prohibit the individual and his or her dependents from receiving benefits for the injury;
- the refusal is regarded official after 15 minutes: however, the applicant may retract his or her refusal within 15 minutes of the denial and be given the option of taking the exam again;
- following a refusal to take the test, the medical practitioner is under no responsibility to give the individual another chance, and the denial is irrevocable; and
- when the person’s refusal to take the test becomes final, his or her right to benefits under this chapter as compensation for the harm is forfeited and terminated.
Most Recent Update:
03/09/2024 – This measure failed upon adjournment of the legislature on March 9. This measure is ineligible for further consideration.
Additional Outlook: This measure was introduced to amend current law by adding a new section related to eligibility for workers’ compensation benefits by persons who suffer a traumatic personal injury; requiring blood tests of persons being treated for a traumatic personal injury by the medical provider to determine whether the person is intoxicated under certain circumstances; testing requirements; circumstances when a blood test may not be a requirement; and circumstances when a blood test may not be a requirement.
HB 2524 – Repealing the Law Which Makes Prime Contractors Liable For the Failure of Subcontractors to Make Proper Payments For Workers’ Compensation
Issues: Workers’ Compensation (General)
Summary For 01/16/2023
This measure repeals the law which makes prime contractors liable for the failure of subcontractors to make proper payments for workers’ compensation coverage.
Most Recent Update:
03/09/2024 -This measure failed upon adjournment of the legislature on March 9. This measure is ineligible for further consideration.
HB 4216 – To Reaffirm and Enhance the Workers Compensation Exclusive Remedy Rule or Doctrine
Issues: Workers’ Compensation (General)
Summary For 01/11/2024
This measure enhances the “exclusive remedy” nature of workers’ compensation. It reasserts that the remedies under workers’ compensation are exclusive of other legal remedies, including under common law. It also removes a number of the exemptions and additional conditions relating to employer negligence, liability, and the nature of the injury.
Most Recent Update:
03/09/2024 -This measure failed upon adjournment of the legislature on March 9. This measure is ineligible for further consideration.
HB 4310 – Relating to Eligibility For Workers’ Compensation Benefits By Requiring Blood Test After Traumatic Injury to Determine Intoxication
Issues: Workers’ Compensation (General)
Summary For 01/15/2024
This measure requires workers’ compensation treatment for an individual with traumatic personal injury presenting within 12 hours of the injury to include a blood test for intoxication. An individual may refuse the test, but this disqualifies them from benefits under workers’ compensation. An individual’s refuse may be revoked until it becomes final after being warned of this and 15 minutes after the initial refusal. It takes effect July 1, 2024
Most Recent Update:
03/09/2024 – This measure failed upon adjournment of the legislature on March 9. This measure is ineligible for further consideration.
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