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HB5004 • 2026
Relating generally to PANS and PANDAS.
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Relating generally to PANS and PANDAS.
Chapter 186, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
Approved by Governor 3/27/2026
To Governor 3/25/2026
Approved by Governor 3/27/2026 - Senate Journal
Approved by Governor 3/27/2026 - House Journal
To Governor 3/25/2026 - Senate Journal
House received Senate message
Completed legislative action
Communicated to House
Passed Senate (Roll No. 498)
Read 3rd time
On 3rd reading
Read 2nd time
On 2nd reading
Read 1st time
Immediate consideration
Reported do pass
To Health and Human Resources
To Health and Human Resources
Introduced in Senate
Communicated to Senate
Passed House (Roll No. 294)
Read 3rd time
On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
Read 2nd time
On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
Read 1st time
On 1st reading, Special Calendar
By substitute, do pass
Markup Discussion
To House Health and Human Resources
Introduced in House
To Health and Human Resources
Filed for introduction
Relating generally to PANS and PANDAS.
HB 5004 Text skip navigation SENATE PRESIDENT SENATORS COMMITTEES VIDEO/AUDIO DISTRICT MAPS SENATE CLERK SENATE RULES HOUSE SPEAKER DELEGATES COMMITTEES VIDEO/AUDIO DISTRICT MAPS HOUSE CLERK HOUSE RULES HOUSE STAFF JOINT INTERIM COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE ADMINISTRATOR LEGISLATIVE SERVICES DIVISION PUBLIC INFORMATION LEGISLATIVE AUTOMATED SYSTEMS DIVISION LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR'S OFFICE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION & RESEARCH DIVISION POST AUDIT DIVISION BUDGET DIVISION REGULATORY AND FISCAL AFFAIRS DIVISION CLAIMS COMMISSION CRIME VICTIMS RULE-MAKING REVIEW SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS JUDICIAL COMP. COMMISSION JOINT RULES STAFF INFO BILL STATUS BILL STATUS BILL TRACKING STATE LAW WEST VIRGINIA CODE ACTS OF THE LEGISLATURE CODE OF 1931 WV CONSTITUTION US CONSTITUTION REPORTS AGENCY REPORTS AGENCY GRANT AWARDS PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS POST AUDITS EDUCATIONAL CITIZEN’S GUIDE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM PAGE PROGRAM PUBLICATIONS PHOTO GALLERY CAPITOL HISTORY HOW A BILL BECOMES LAW CONTACT SENATE ROSTER HOUSE ROSTER PUBLIC INFO. NEWS RELEASES HELPFUL LINKS Enrolled Version - Final Version House Bill 5004 History OTHER VERSIONS - Committee Substitute (1) | Engrossed Version | Introduced Version | | Email Key: Green = existing Code. Red = new code to be enacted WEST virginia legislature 2026 regular session ENROLLED Committee Substitute for House Bill 5004 By Delegates Masters, Watt, Pritt, Pinson, and Hornbuckle [Passed March 12, 2026; in effect 90 days from passage (June 10, 2026)] AN ACT to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding two new sections, designated §16-1-8a, relating to acute-onset neuroimmune disorders; providing education. Be it enacted by the Legislature of West Virginia: Chapter 16. Public Health. Article 1. State Public Health SYStem. §16-1-8a. Inclusion of PANS and PANDAS in existing public health programs. (a) The Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health, in consultation with the State Health Officer, shall, in its existing public health programs and services, to educate health care professionals on evaluating and treating Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) and Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS). (b) The Bureau for Public Health shall, in its existing, relevant public health outreach programs, incorporate information to increase understanding and awareness of PANS and PANDAS, including signs to be aware of, such as: (1) Presence of obsessive compulsive disorder and/or tics; (2) Symptoms begin between age three and puberty; (3) Acute-onset and episodic (relapsing-remitting) course; (4) Association with Group A Streptococcal (GAS) infection; and (5) Association with Neurological Abnormalities disease. The Clerk of the House of Delegates and the Clerk of the Senate hereby certify that the foregoing bill is correctly enrolled. ............................................................... Clerk of the House of Delegates ............................................................... Clerk of the Senate Originated in the House of Delegates. In effect 90 days from passage. ............................................................... Speaker of the House of Delegates ............................................................... President of the Senate __________ The within is ................................................ this the........................................... Day of ..........................................................................................................., 2026. ............................................................. Governor Bill Status | Bill Tracking | Legacy WV Code | Bulletin Board | District Maps | Senate Roster | House Roster | Live | Blog | Jobs | Links | Home This Web site is maintained by the West Virginia Legislature's Office of Reference & Information. | Terms of Use | Webmaster | © 2026 West Virginia Legislature ** Print On Demand Name: Email: Phone: