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HB1079

To Mandate Coverage for Genetic Testing for an Inherited Gene Mutation for Certain Individuals; and to Mandate Coverage for Evidence-Based Cancer Imaging for Certain Individuals.

F. Allen · 2025 Regular Session · Notification that HB1079 is now Act 860 · Act 860

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TO MANDATE COVERAGE FOR GENETIC TESTING FOR AN INHERITED GENE MUTATION FOR CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS; AND TO MANDATE COVERAGE FOR EVIDENCE-BASED CANCER IMAGING FOR CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS.

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22 mentions · 23 meetings · 8 named speakers

House Convenes

April 14, 2025 · on the agenda

Matched: “HB1079 #1 F. Allen TO MANDATE COVERAGE FOR GENETIC TESTING FOR AN…”

representative fred allen recommends that we concur in senate amendment number one to house bill 1079 madam clerk please read senate amendment number one senate amendment number one
Chair · 1:07:03 in the video
to house bill 1079 representative allen you're recognized thank
Chair (Representative R. Scott Richardson) · 1:07:13 in the video
Allen is closed for the amendment. The question before the House is concurrence with Senate Amendment Number 1 to House Bill 1079. Prepare the machine, Madam Clerk. Has everyone voted? Has everyone voted? Cast up the ballot. The vote of
Chair · 1:07:41 in the video
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Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee- House

April 10, 2025 · Public Health, Welfare & Labor Committee (House) · on the agenda

Matched: “…Allen, Representative Fred Allen, if you would go to table HB 1079.”

We're getting close. Fred Allen, Representative Fred Allen, if you would go to the table, HB 1079.
Chair (Representative Jeff Wardlaw) · 0:22 in the video
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Senate Convenes

April 8, 2025 · on the agenda

Matched: “HB1079 F. Allen Wallace TO MANDATE COVERAGE FOR GENETIC TESTING FO…”

Senator Wallace, you're going to present House Bill 1079. Madam Secretary, if you would, please read
Senator Jimmy Hickey, Jr · 6:21:09 in the video
across. House Bill 1079 by Senator Wallace and Representative Allen to mandate
Chair · 6:21:21 in the video
none, cast up the ballot. Okay, by vote of 35 yeas, zero nays, the bill is passed. House Bill 1079 is passed. Please return to the House as amended. Senator Tucker, do you have
Senator Jimmy Hickey, Jr · 6:23:29 in the video
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Senate Convenes

April 2, 2025

Matched: “…erfectly engrossed calendar Committee on Gross, who is very House Bill 1079 versus Allen and Cenator Wallace, the gross copy of the ori…”

Calendar. Committee on Gross Bills, to whom is first, House Bill 1079, Bruce, Senator Allen, and Senator Wallace, compare the engrossed copy with the original and find the same correctly engrossed. Calendar. Committee on Gross Bills, to who...
Chair · 11:46 in the video

Senate Convenes

April 1, 2025

Matched: “…end to pass calendar committee on insurance commerce to for House Bill 1079 by Representative. Allan recommend do pass as amended numbe…”

...Senator McKee recommend to pass calendar committee on insurance commerce to for House Bill 1079 by Representative. Allan recommend do pass as amended number one calendar insurance commerce to infer the House Bill 1300 by Representative John...
30:11 in the video

Insurance & Commerce - Senate

April 1, 2025 · Insurance & Commerce (Senate) · on the agenda

Matched: “…TING OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY A PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGER. HB1079 F. Allen TO MANDATE COVERAGE FOR GENETIC TESTING FOR AN INH…”

...s who have and will be personally affected by cancer. We urge your support of this bill. Passage of House Bill 1079 will allow more patients to better understand their lifetime cancer risk and access much needed resources and screenings for
1:03:13 in the video
such as these become a foundational part of our approach to cancer detection and treatment. Our policies for insurance coverage should evolve to support appropriate access. House Bill 1079 would eliminate
1:04:35 in the video
support of House Bill 1079. Thank you for that testimony just next time I know you get nervous, you did a great job. Just talk to us. All right, uh thank you for your testimony. You're dismissed. Uh, next is Linda. Mr. Chair, we'll
1:05:16 in the video
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Insurance & Commerce - Senate

March 20, 2025 · Insurance & Commerce (Senate) · on the agenda

Matched: “…REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT. HB1079 F. Allen TO MANDATE COVERAGE FOR GENETIC TESTING FOR AN INH…”

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House Convenes

March 18, 2025 · on the agenda

Matched: “HB1079 F. Allen TO MANDATE COVERAGE FOR GENETIC TESTING FOR AN INH…”

everyone voted. Cast up the ballot. By a vote of 91, 2 nay, and 3 present, the bill is passed. Madam Clerk, please read House Bill 1079. 1079 by
Chair · 1:10:39 in the video
Allen is closed for the bill. The question before the House is the passage of House Bill 1079.
Chair (Representative Zack Gramlich) · 1:16:55 in the video
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House Convenes

March 13, 2025

Matched: “…on Public Health and Welfare, Beckley. To whom was referred House Bill 1079, House Bill 1582, Magly reporting the same consideration he…”

..., we're your Committee on Public Health and Welfare, Beckley. To whom was referred House Bill 1079, House Bill 1582, Magly reporting the same consideration here concern the same recommendation that do passes amendment number 2, respectfully
Chair · 12:30 in the video

Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee- House

March 13, 2025 · Public Health, Welfare & Labor Committee (House) · on the agenda

Matched: “…estrictions designating areas as 'Members and Staff Only'. HB1079 F. Allen TO MANDATE COVERAGE FOR GENETIC TESTING FOR AN INH…”

have a fiscal impact statement at your desk and an amendment for House Bill 1079. We also have another handout.
Chair (Representative Jeremy Wooldridge) · 0:35 in the video
amendment to House Bill 1079 was simply to remove uh EBD out of it and I
Representative Fred Allen · 1:06 in the video
You are now recognized to present House Bill 1079 as amended. Thank, thank you, Mr.
Representative Fred Allen · 2:49 in the video
Uh, colleagues, House Bill 1079 is personal to me. As you all know that I am uh 18 year cancer survivor. And it's about uh people, it's about your daughter, uh, that you want to see grow up with her kids. It's about your brother
Representative Fred Allen · 3:31 in the video
...ciety, Cancer Action Network. And thank you for the opportunity to provide testimony and support of House Bill 1079. I live in Smithville. That's a little town in western Lawrence County and among many things, I am a loving wife and a proud
17:31 in the video
...e personally affected by cancer. We urge your support of this spill. passage of House Bill 1079 will allow more patients to better understand their lifetime cancer risk and access much needed resources and screenings for risk reduction. Gen...
18:18 in the video
...ilored screening strategies and the most effective treatments for their unique profiles. House Bill 1079 would eliminate cost sharing requirements for genetic tests when clinically appropriate, as well as the recommended screenings based on
20:23 in the video
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Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee- House

March 11, 2025 · Public Health, Welfare & Labor Committee (House) · on the agenda

Matched: “…RECOGNIZE A PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT AS A PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER. HB1079 F. Allen TO MANDATE COVERAGE FOR GENETIC TESTING FOR AN INH…”

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Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee- House

March 6, 2025 · Public Health, Welfare & Labor Committee (House)

Matched: “…SURE COMPACT. PENDING FISCAL IMPACT Number Sponsor Subtitle HB1079 F. Allen TO MANDATE COVERAGE FOR GENETIC TESTING FOR AN INH…”

Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee- House

March 4, 2025 · Public Health, Welfare & Labor Committee (House)

Matched: “…TE LICENSING. PENDING FISCAL IMPACT Number Sponsor Subtitle HB1079 F. Allen TO MANDATE COVERAGE FOR GENETIC TESTING FOR AN INH…”

Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee- House

Feb. 27, 2025 · Public Health, Welfare & Labor Committee (House)

Matched: “…C HEALTH ACT. PENDING FISCAL IMPACT Number Sponsor Subtitle HB1079 F. Allen TO MANDATE COVERAGE FOR GENETIC TESTING FOR AN INH…”

Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee- House

Feb. 25, 2025 · Public Health, Welfare & Labor Committee (House)

Matched: “…EPORTING ACT. PENDING FISCAL IMPACT Number Sponsor Subtitle HB1079 F. Allen TO MANDATE COVERAGE FOR GENETIC TESTING FOR AN INH…”

Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee- House

Feb. 20, 2025 · Public Health, Welfare & Labor Committee (House)

Matched: “…Page 3 of 4 PENDING FISCAL IMPACT Number Sponsor Subtitle HB1079 F. Allen TO MANDATE COVERAGE FOR GENETIC TESTING FOR AN INH…”

Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee- House

Feb. 18, 2025 · Public Health, Welfare & Labor Committee (House) · on the agenda

Matched: “HB1079 F. Allen TO MANDATE COVERAGE FOR GENETIC TESTING FOR AN INH…”

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Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee- House

Feb. 13, 2025 · Public Health, Welfare & Labor Committee (House) · on the agenda

Matched: “…CARE CENTERS. PENDING FISCAL IMPACT Number Sponsor Subtitle HB1079 F. Allen TO MANDATE COVERAGE FOR GENETIC TESTING FOR AN INH…”

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Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee- House

Feb. 11, 2025 · Public Health, Welfare & Labor Committee (House) · on the agenda

Matched: “…N THIS STATE. PENDING FISCAL IMPACT Number Sponsor Subtitle HB1079 F. Allen TO MANDATE COVERAGE FOR GENETIC TESTING FOR AN INH…”

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Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee- House

Feb. 6, 2025 · Public Health, Welfare & Labor Committee (House) · on the agenda

Matched: “HB1079 F. Allen TO MANDATE COVERAGE FOR GENETIC TESTING FOR AN INH…”

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