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WV HB5184

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mike Pushkin

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the existing prohibition on issuing certificates of need for additional licensed substance abuse treatment beds in counties that already have more than 250 such beds
  • Amends West Virginia Code §16-2D-9 regarding health services that cannot be developed under the certificate of need process
  • Maintains existing restrictions on adding intermediate care, skilled nursing beds, and intermediate care facility beds for individuals with intellectual disabilities
  • Preserves the prohibition on new opioid treatment programs, with a limited exception for one approved clinical trial studying office-based methadone versus buprenorphine
  • Introduced February 04, 2026, by Delegates Pushkin, Lewis, and Garcia and referred to the Committee on Health and Human Resources

Legislative Description

Prohibiting expanding drug and alcohol treatment facilities and services in certain counties

Health

Last Action

To House Health and Human Resources

2/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Resources2/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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