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WV HB4032

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Phil Mallow

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Directs the Office of Drug Control Policy to establish quick response teams (QRT) to serve as first responders in narcotic-related medical emergencies, effective July 1, 2026

  • QRTs will work with drug-addicted individuals immediately following their arrest at regional jails or treatment facilities to address initial recovery steps

  • Requires coordination with health care providers, law enforcement agencies, emergency medical services, and health care facilities across the state

  • Adds new section §16-5T-8 to the West Virginia Code under Article 5T (Office of Drug Control Policy)

Legislative Description

Establish quick response teams to work with drug users who are arrested

Corrections

Last Action

To House Health and Human Resources

1/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Resources1/14/2026

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