HB 5001

West Virginia House of Delegates bill in Session 2026RS.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 30, 2026.

Prohibiting the termination of employment of an employee who defends themselves from an attack inside workplace.

Bill ID WV-2026RS-HB-5001
Session 2026RS
Status in_committee
Committee Judiciary
House of Delegates in_committee 2026-01-30
Labor / Employment
Summary

Prohibiting the termination of employment of an employee who defends themselves from an attack inside workplace

Sponsor
Laura Kimble
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-30 Status in_committee
2026-01-30 Latest Action H To House Judiciary 01/30/26
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