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HB5153 • 2026

To provide for the coordination of programs to prevent and treat obesity

To provide for the coordination of programs to prevent and treat obesity

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Young
Last action
2026-02-03
Official status
H To House Health and Human Resources 02/03/26
Effective date
Not listed

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Bill History

  1. 2026-02-03 H

    To House Health and Human Resources

  2. 2026-02-03 H

    Introduced in House

  3. 2026-02-03 H

    To Health and Human Resources then Finance

  4. 2026-02-03 H

    Filed for introduction

Official Summary Text

To provide for the coordination of programs to prevent and treat obesity

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WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE

FISCAL NOTE

2026
REGULAR SESSION
Introduced
House Bill 5153
By Delegate Young
[Introduced February 03, 2026; referred to the Committee on Health and Human Resources then Finance]
A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §33-15-24, relating to medication; and providing insurance coverage for GLP-1 class medications with a valid script.
Be it enacted by the Legislature of West Virginia:

ARTICLE 15. ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE.

§33-15-24. Coverage for GLP-1 class medication.

Insurance coverage under this article shall be provided for GLP-1 class of medications, so long as the individual has a valid script for that medication.
NOTE: The purpose of this bill is to provide insurance coverage for GLP-1 class medications with a valid script.
Strike-throughs indicate language that would be stricken from a heading or the present law and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.

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