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WV SB726

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/2/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brian Helton

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all medication-assisted treatment (MAT) centers licensed in West Virginia to convert to an "integrated-care model" by July 1, 2026, providing onsite medical, counseling, recovery, and addiction treatment services

  • Mandates expanded medical services including routine health screenings, HIV/hepatitis/STD testing, birth control, vaccinations, basic diagnostics, treatment of common illnesses, and overdose prevention supplies and education

  • Requires MAT programs to provide informed consent explaining treatment risks and benefits at program entry and at least quarterly thereafter, delivered by a licensed medical professional

  • Exempts MAT centers that prescribe buprenorphine, provide behavioral telehealth services, and follow ASAM guidelines from most requirements, though these patients must be referred to a primary care provider every three months

  • Directs the Office of Inspector General to propose emergency rules for implementation and submit a report on telehealth findings to the Legislative Oversight Commission by December 15, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to medication-assisted treatment programs

Health

Last Action

To House Health and Human Resources

4/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Resources4/3/2025
Finance3/14/2025
Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health3/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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