West Virginia HB4384 suspends medical power of attorney for vulnerable adults during ongoing investigations and invalidates it if abuse is.

West Virginia HB4384 amends the state code to temporarily suspend any existing medical power of attorney for vulnerable adults when an investigation by adult protective services is underway. If a court substantiates allegations of abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation, the medical power of attorney is fully invalidated. The bill also mandates the appointment of a guardian ad litem to represent the vulnerable adult's interests in such cases.

West Virginia HB4384 suspends medical power of attorney for vulnerable adults during ongoing investigations and invalidates it if abuse is.

West Virginia HB4384 amends the state code to temporarily suspend any existing medical power of attorney for vulnerable adults when an investigation by adult protective services is underway. If a court substantiates allegations of abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation, the medical power of attorney is fully invalidated. The bill also mandates the appointment of a guardian ad litem to represent the vulnerable adult's interests in such cases.