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WV HB4196

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sarah Drennan

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Licensed medication-assisted treatment programs in West Virginia would be required to offer long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) to patients recovering from addiction
  • The requirement applies to facilities providing methadone and suboxone treatment under the Medication-Assisted Treatment Program Licensing Act
  • Adds contraception offering as a new operational requirement alongside existing mandates like drug testing programs and patient treatment protocols
  • Introduced January 14, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Health and Human Resources
  • Amends §16B-13-5 of the West Virginia Code by adding subsection (m)(6) to the patient protocol requirements

Legislative Description

To offer long-acting reversible contraception to patients receiving methadone and suboxone at the treatment facility for the methadone and suboxone

Human Services

Last Action

Approved by Governor 2/27/2026 - Senate Journal

3/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Resources1/28/2026
Health & Human Resources1/14/2026

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