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WVHB228Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to permit an opioid treatment program to be developed if part of a clinical trial, approved by an institutional review board. The bill sets forth the opioid treatment program services to be developed and provides for a set...
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2024-09-30
To House Health & Human Resources Committee
WVHB4233PassThe purpose of this bill is to require birth certificates issued in this state to include the gender of the child at birth and prohibit use of the term "non-binary" on birth certificates.
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2024-04-22
Chapter 217, Acts, Regular Session, 2024
WVHB4376PassThe purpose of this bill is to ensure that a smoke evacuation system is in place to protect medical personnel during any medical treatment where there could be surgical smoke.
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2024-04-22
Chapter 218, Acts, Regular Session, 2024
WVHB4594PassThe purpose of this bill is to extend the foster care managed care contract.This bill was recommended for passage during the 2024 legislative session by the Legislative Oversight Commission of Health and Human Resources Accountability.
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2024-04-22
Chapter 166, Acts, Regular Session, 2024
WVHB4431PassThe purpose of this bill is to update the authority of the Chief Medical Examiner to permit cremation of unidentified remains.
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2024-04-22
Chapter 219, Acts, Regular Session, 2024
WVHB4274PassThe purpose of this bill is to rename the Department of Health and Human Resources.This bill was recommended for passage during the 2024 legislative session by the Legislative Oversight Commission of Health and Human Resources Accountability.
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2024-04-22
Chapter 149, Acts, Regular Session, 2024
WVHB4667PassThe purpose of this bill is to prohibit harm reduction programs in West Virginia to distribute any smoking devices as part of the program.
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2024-04-22
Chapter 220, Acts, Regular Session, 2024
WVHB4756PassThe purpose of this bill is to create a council to establish a state Alzheimer's Plan.
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2024-04-22
Chapter 221, Acts, Regular Session, 2024
WVHB4874PassThe purpose of this bill is to update the composition, authority and responsibilities of the Fatality and Mortality Review Team.
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2024-04-22
Chapter 150, Acts, Regular Session, 2024
WVHB4911PassThe purpose of this bill is to permit the sale of raw milk in West Virginia.
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2024-04-22
Chapter 6, Acts, Regular Session, 2024
WVHB4951PassThe purpose of this bill is to enact the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists.
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2024-04-22
Chapter 114, Acts, Regular Session, 2024
WVHB4975PassThe purpose of this bill is to create an information sharing child welfare system.
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2024-04-22
Chapter 48, Acts, Regular Session, 2024
WVHB5017PassThe purpose of this bill is to make it easier for food trucks to travel from county to county.
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2024-04-22
Chapter 222, Acts, Regular Session, 2024
WVHB5084PassThe purpose of this bill is to require that a valid driver's license, state identification card, or military identification card be presented to verify the minimum age of eighteen for the purchase or acceptance of tobacco related products.
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2024-04-22
Chapter 223, Acts, Regular Session, 2024
WVHB4956Engross

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The purpose of this bill is to require health benefit plan coverage for medically necessary dental procedures that result from cancer treatment; create the Oral Health and Cancer Rights Act; explain the scope of procedures covered as a result of cert...
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2024-03-09
Senate requests House to concur
WVHB4320Engross

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The purpose of this bill is to clarify that neither a parent nor legal guardian of a minor child shall be denied access to the minor child's medical records.
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2024-03-08
Senate requests House to concur
WVHB5002Engross

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The purpose of this bill is to require that state-owned rest areas and welcome centers built on or after January 1, 2025, provide at least one diaper changing stations in both male and female restrooms.
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2024-03-07
Senate requests House to concur
WVHB4313Engross

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The purpose of this bill is to codify a Parents' Bill of Rights.
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2024-03-04
Referred to Judiciary
WVHB5254Engross

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The purpose of this bill is to allow the Supreme Court of Appeals to employ full-time mental hygiene commissioners with statewide jurisdiction to conduct mental hygiene proceedings in designated regions. The bill also creates a new system of temporar...
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2024-03-04
Referred to Finance
WVHB4408Engross

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The purpose of this bill is to allow the development of a specialized intermediate care facility for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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2024-02-29
To Senate Health and Human Resources Committee
WVHB5192Engross

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The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Pharmacy to create rules relating to the practice of pharmacy.
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2024-02-29
To Senate Health and Human Resources Committee
WVHB5241Engross

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The purpose of this bill is to require the Insurance Commissioner to audit claims under the Public Employees Insurance Act related to post-traumatic stress syndrome disorder PTSD claims for evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for first responders; c...
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2024-02-29
To Senate Banking and Insurance Committee
WVHB5340Engross

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The purpose of this bill is to require insurance coverage to not prioritize the use of an opioid over a nonopioid drug for the treatment of pain.
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2024-02-29
To Senate Banking and Insurance Committee
WVHB5685Engross

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The purpose of this bill is to require Medicaid to submit certain proposals with a $3 million or more impact through the rulemaking process, and requiring Medicaid to submit reports regarding program expenditures and recommendations regarding cost co...
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2024-02-29
To Senate Health and Human Resources Committee
WVHB5062Engross

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The purpose of this bill is to allow a guardian ad litem to request the appointment of a court appointed special advocate in cases of child neglect or abuse.
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2024-02-28
To Senate Judiciary Committee
WVHB5530Engross

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The purpose of this bill is to require hospital to disclose price and fee information for certain hospital services.
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2024-02-28
To Senate Health and Human Resources Committee
WVHB5248Engross

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The purpose of this bill is to consolidate and update the behavioral health center licensing provisions and requirements. This update would separate behavioral health centers based on treatment settings, residential or non-residential. This division ...
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2024-02-27
To Senate Finance Committee
WVHB5361Engross

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The purpose of this bill is to allow influenza immunizations to be offered to patients and residents of specified facilities on a voluntary basis based upon recommendations of the Center for Disease Control.
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2024-02-22
To Senate Health and Human Resources Committee
WVHB5021Intro

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The purpose of this bill is to update cardiac response plans.
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2024-02-19
On 2nd reading, House Calendar
WVHB4797Intro

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The purpose of this bill is to require child- care providers to be paid by enrollment rather than attendance of the child.
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2024-02-16
To House Finance Committee
WVHB5022Intro

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The purpose of this bill is to increase the amount of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine or phenylpropanolamine a person may purchase annually.
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2024-02-16
On 1st reading, House Calendar
WVHB5067Intro

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The purpose of this bill is to clarify when a minor may bring a medical malpractice cause of action.
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2024-02-16
On 1st reading, House Calendar
WVHB5103Intro

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The purpose of this bill is to allow county commissions to initiate collections for emergency ambulance services and to set a fee for those who refuse transport and to require insurance plans to cover special emergency ambulance service fees.
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2024-02-16
To House Finance Committee
WVHB4002Intro

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The purpose of this bill is to provide a subsidy for child care services rendered to children of child care program employees.
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2024-02-16
To House Finance Committee
WVHB5286Engross

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The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the ability to sub-contract in the certificate of need process.
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2024-02-14
To Senate Health and Human Resources Committee
WVHB5661Intro

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The purpose of this bill is to provide free feminine hygiene products to students in public schools.
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2024-02-13
To House Education Committee
WVHB5682Intro

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The purpose of this bill is to establish the Prescription Drug Affordability Board and Prescription Drug Affordability Stakeholder Council and establishing the Prescription Drug Affordability Fund, and commissioning studies and reports from the board...
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2024-02-13
To House Health & Human Resources Committee
WVHB5684Intro

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The purpose of this bill is to prioritize providing medical services to West Virginia Medicaid beneficiaries within West Virginia.
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2024-02-13
To House Finance Committee
WVHB4005Intro

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The purpose of this bill is to remove the prohibition against selling cannabis in edible form.
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2024-02-13
To House Health & Human Resources Committee
WVHB5683Intro

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The purpose of this bill is to create a Medicaid state plan amendment. The bill provides that the Bureau of Medical Services shall seek a state plan amendment. The bill provides that the state plan amendment provides for cost sharing and/or premiums ...
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2024-02-13
To House Health & Human Resources Committee
WVHB5688Intro

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The purpose of this bill is to provide immunity from civil liability for accredited academic hospitals.
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2024-02-13
To House Judiciary Committee
WVHB5686Intro

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The purpose of this bill is to modify the Medical Services Fund Advisory Council membership requirements, augment its purpose, require that it employ an actuary, require certain actions from the Commissioner for the Bureau for Medical Services, and a...
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2024-02-13
To House Health & Human Resources Committee
WVHB5665Intro

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The purpose of this bill is to prohibit persons from erecting, maintaining, funding, leasing, or otherwise facilitating billboard advertisements or statements that display messages concerning the availability of abortions in bordering states.
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2024-02-13
To House Judiciary Committee
WVHB5622Intro

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Relating to gender change in government documents
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2024-02-12
To House Health & Human Resources Committee
WVHB5210Intro

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Relating to voluntary private school immunization
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2024-02-12
To House Health & Human Resources Committee
WVHB5620Intro

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Relating to authorizing the installation of monitors in long-term care facilities
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2024-02-12
To House Seniors, Children, and Family Issues Committee
WVHB5564Intro

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Providing that small format, micro hospitals are exempt from certificate of need review
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2024-02-12
To House Health & Human Resources Committee
WVHB5570Intro

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Relating to Cancer Prevention Programs for Firefighters
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2024-02-12
To House Health & Human Resources Committee
WVHB5558Intro

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The purpose of this bill is to provide management agencies receiving funds from the West Virginia Mothers and Babies Pregnancy Support Program the ability, in coordination with the Bureau for Public Health, to promulgate rules requirements, and proce...
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2024-02-12
To House Health & Human Resources Committee
WVHB5557Intro

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Relating to Medicaid Waiver Package
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2024-02-12
To House Health & Human Resources Committee
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