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WV HB2174

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Evan Worrell

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts birthing centers from state licensure requirements by the Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification, effective July 1, 2025
  • Repeals existing sections requiring birthing centers to obtain a license, pay fees, and comply with state regulations
  • Eliminates the Inspector General's authority to establish rules, suspend or revoke licenses, and enforce penalties for unlicensed birthing center operations
  • Removes the requirement that accident and sickness insurance policies include coverage for birthing center services and care by licensed nurse midwives
  • Repeals criminal penalties (fines up to $500 and jail time up to 90 days) for operating a birthing center without a license

Legislative Description

Relating to the licensure of birthing centers

Health

Last Action

To House Health and Human Resources

2/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Resources2/19/2025
Health Care Regulations2/14/2025
Health & Human Resources2/12/2025

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