Amending the procedures for determining liability for exposures to asbestos or silica.

HB 5324 changes the time limit for filing lawsuits related to asbestos or silica exposure in West Virginia. It sets the start date for lawsuits as the earlier of: when a person receives a medical diagnosis, discovers the exposure, or dies (if exposed). The bill also separates non-cancer cases (like lung disease) from cancer cases and prohibits claims for fear of future illness. Additionally, it limits lawsuits against coal mining equipment manufacturers to within 10 or 12 years from the equipment's first sale, depending on circumstances.