WV SB576

Prohibits the Secretary of the Department of Health Facilities from selling, leasing, or divesting operations or real property of Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital, Welch Community Hospital, or William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital without legislative approval

Requires the Secretary to continue operating all state-owned health facilities under the department unless the Legislature specifically authorizes otherwise

Amends §26-1-3 of the West Virginia Code regarding the powers and duties of the Secretary of the Department of Health Facilities

Introduced January 22, 2026, by Senators Garcia, Hamilton, and Woelfel and referred to the Health and Human Resources Committee and Finance Committee