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WV HB4229

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 Department of Health Facilities to promulgate a legislative rule regarding patient rights at state-operated mental health facilities
  • Amends and reenacts §64-5C-1 of the West Virginia Code
  • References a legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 25, 2025, codified at 64 CSR 59
  • Derives authority from §27-5-9 of the West Virginia Code governing mental health facility regulations

Legislative Description

Relating to authorizing the Department of Health Facilities to promulgate a legislative rule relating to patient rights at state-operated mental health facilities.

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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