Bill Amendment: WV SB334 | 2021 | Regular Session

NOTE: For additional amemendments please see the Bill Drafting List

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Bill Title: Establishing license application process for needle exchange programs

Status: 2021-05-24 - Chapter 215, Acts, Regular Session, 2021 [SB334 Detail]

Download: West_Virginia-2021-SB334-SB334_HFAT_CAPITO_4-9_adopted.html

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SB334 HFAT CAPITO 4-9

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Delegate Capito moves to amend the title as follows:

S.B. 334 - A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new article, designated §16-63-1, §16-63-2, §16-63-3, §16-63-4, §16-63-5, §16-63-6, §16-63-7, §16-63-8, §16-63-9, and §16-63-10, all relating to syringe services programs; defining terms; providing license application requirements and process; establishing program requirements; providing procedure for revocation or limitation of the syringe services programs; setting forth administrative due process; providing for administrative and judicial appeal; establishing reporting requirements and renewal provisions; providing for rulemaking; providing criminal immunity in certain circumstances; providing civil immunity in certain circumstances; providing for expungement; providing immunity from professional sanction, detainment, arrest, or prosecution in certain circumstances; providing for administrative penalties and allowing Office of Health Facilities Licensure and Certification to seek injunctive relief; requiring a syringe services program to coordinate with health care providers; requiring that a syringe services program that is closing to post notice and provide transition care plan for individuals; and requiring the Bureau of Medical Services to amend the state plan.