House passes ‘Make West Virginia Healthy’ bill

By: Lori Kersey

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: February 9, 2026

Words: 738

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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The House of Delegates signed off on a bill aimed at preventing the state’s rates of chronic disease and improving nutrition and physical activity.

House Bill 4982, the Make West Virginia Healthy Act of 2026, would give the existing Office of Healthy Lifestyles “teeth” and “guardrails,” lead sponsor Del. Evan Worrell, R-Cabell, told House members. The bill passed with a vote of 91 to 4 and four members absent.

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