On Apr. 14, 2025, WV LEG reported governor signed HB 2441, effective Jul. 2, 2025.
On Apr. 8, WV LEG passed bill on ineligibility due to failed drug test.
WV LEG passed HB 2441 making those who fail drug test ineligible for unemployment.
Amends, reenacts Code of West Virginia WV LEG 21A-6-3, disqualification for benefits.
Provisions
Employees are disqualified from benefits if discharged due failing a random test.
Or where alcohol or drug use creates an inherent risk to the health and safety of the employee or others, or where the employee is employed in a safety sensitive position.
Legislative History
On Feb. 17, 2025, bill was introduced in House; on Mar. 6, 2025, bill passed House.
On Mar. 6, 2025, bill was introduced in Senate; on Mar. 21, 2025, bill passed Senate.
On Apr. 7, 2025, bill HB 2441 re unemployment benefits was sent to the governor.
Effectiveness
If bill HB 2441 is enacted into law it will come into effect 90 days from its passage.
Apr. 2025 WV LEG Governor Approval
On Apr. 14, 2025, WV LEG reported governor signed HB 2441, effective Jul. 2, 2025.
Regulators
WV LEG
Entity Types
Corp; Ins
Reference
Bill, 4/14/2025; Bill HB2441, 4/8/2025; Citation: WV LEG 21A-6-3;
