HB4221

Relating to authorizing the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to basic public health service standards for local boards of health

Introduced·1/14/26
Intr Text

Authorizes the Department of Health to set public health service standards for local boards of health.

This bill authorizes the West Virginia Department of Health to create rules for basic public health service standards for local boards of health. It establishes a Public Health Advisory Committee to advise the Commissioner, develop assessment tools, provide input on training, and meet at least six times a year. The committee includes members from the West Virginia Association of Local Health Departments, the Commissioner’s Association of West Virginia, and the West Virginia Association of Counties.

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Where it stands

Current
Health & Human Resources Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jan 21

3:30 PM

Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources Meeting

Jan 21

3:30 PM

House Committee on Health and Human Resources Meeting

History

Jan 14

House

Filed for introduction

Jan 14

House

To Health and Human Resources

Jan 14

House

Introduced in House