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WV HB5113

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Laura Kimble

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Patients in non-emergency situations may decline treatment, diagnostic procedures, or routine examinations from a medical resident and request a licensed physician instead
  • Healthcare providers must ask patients in advance of appointments or procedures whether they consent to receiving care from a resident or having a resident observe
  • If a patient declines resident involvement, the procedure or appointment must be rescheduled for when a licensed physician is available
  • The legislation does not restrict residents from treating patients in emergency or urgent medical situations
  • The bill adds a new article (§16-67-1 and §16-67-2) to the West Virginia Code establishing these patient rights

Legislative Description

Relating to a patient’s right to choose physician

Health

Last Action

To House Health and Human Resources

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Resources2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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