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WV HB4227

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Doug Smith

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the West Virginia Office of Inspector General to promulgate a legislative rule governing syringe services program licensure under 71 CSR 24
  • The rule was originally filed in the State Register on July 25, 2025, then modified to address Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee objections and refiled on December 23, 2025
  • Amends §64-5B-1 of the West Virginia Code to grant this rulemaking authority
  • Establishes regulatory framework for licensing programs that provide syringe services, typically used for harm reduction in substance use contexts

Legislative Description

Relating to authorizing the Office of Inspector General to promulgate a legislative rule relating to syringe services program licensure.

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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