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WV HB4218
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
Doug Smith
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AI Summary
- Authorizes the West Virginia Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule establishing fees for laboratory services under 64 CSR 51
- Sets specific fees for environmental chemistry testing including $20 per individual metal analysis, $60 for regulatory metals packages, and $125 for volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
- Establishes fees for water testing laboratory certification at $1,000 per testing category (inorganic, organic, microbiological), with a $150 new lab application fee and $500 for follow-up audits
- Includes fees for diagnostic immunology services such as $21.91 for syphilis tests, $46.49 for HIV screening, $70.18 for Chlamydia/Gonorrhea testing, and $51.31 for SARS Covid-19 testing
- Allows the State Hygienic Laboratory to charge fees for bioterrorism and chemical terrorism testing and to enter contractual agreements for public health investigations at negotiated rates
Legislative Description
Relating to authorizing the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to fees for services.
Legislature--Rule Making
Last Action
To House Health and Human Resources
1/14/2026
Committee Referrals
Health & Human Resources1/14/2026
Full Bill Text
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