Authorizes the Department of Health Facilities to create rules on patient rights at state-operated mental health facilities.
West Virginia SB280 authorizes the Department of Health Facilities to promulgate a legislative rule concerning patient rights at state-operated mental health facilities. This rule, filed on July 25, 2025, aims to establish clear guidelines and protections for patients in these facilities. The bill references Section 27-5-9 of the West Virginia Code, which provides the legal basis for this authorization.
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