West Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
West Virginia SB1082: Relating to authority of PEIA to investigate and prosecute fraud
Status: In committee, February 25, 2026
What the bill says
To amend and reenact §5-16-12 and §5-16-12a of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; to amend said code by adding thereto three new sections, designated §5-16-12c, §5-16-12d, and §5-16-33; and to amend and reenact §17A-3-23 of said code, relating to the authority of the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency to investigate and prosecute fraudulent acts; specifying violations, civil remedies, penalties, and enforcement methods; authorizing administrative, civil, and criminal proceedings and penalties; authorizing suspension of payments; providing statute of limitations fo.
From the introduced text, February 25, 2026:
A BILL to amend and reenact §5-16-12 and §5-16-12a of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; to amend said code by adding thereto three new sections, designated §5-16-12c, §5-16-12d, and §5-16-33; and to amend and reenact §17A-3-23 of said code, relating to the authority of the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency to investigate and prosecute fraudulent acts; specifying violations, civil remedies, penalties, and enforcement methods; authorizing administrative, civil, and criminal proceedings and penalties; authorizing suspension of payments; providing statute of limitations for civil actions; allowing for treble damages; setting forth fees relative to service and witnesses; authorizing establishment of special investigations unit; setting forth investigative procedures; specifying authority of Director of Public Employees Insurance Agency; providing authority to issue subpoenas and request search warrants; authorizing prosecution by Attorney General and related attorneys; setting forth requirements concerning document retention and production; limiting access to confidential data or systems and providing for confidentiality; providing venue; and authorizing issuance of regular license plates for vehicles used by investigators of the Public Employees Insurance Agency. ARTICLE 16. WEST VIRGINIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES INSURANCE ACT §5-16-12. Misrepresentation by employer, employee or provider; penalty Violations; civil remedies; penalties; statute of limitations. (a) It shall be a violation of this article for any person (2) Knowingly secure or attempt to secure greater benefits than those …