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HB4899

Requiring all hospitals and medical offices to send a notice to all former or current patients when they turn 18, informing them that if they have had any negative or adverse side effects of a procedure that was performed on them as a child to contact the hospital or office to inform them of the issue

Introduced·1/28/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HB4899 mandates hospitals and medical offices to inform former or current patients about potential adverse effects from childhood.

West Virginia HB4899 requires hospitals and medical offices to notify former or current patients who were under 18 years old at the time of their medical or surgical procedures. The notification informs them that if they experience any negative or adverse effects after turning 18, they should contact the provider. This bill aims to ensure patients are aware of potential issues arising from childhood medical procedures.

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Health & Human Resources Committee
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History

Jan 28

House

Filed for introduction

Jan 28

House

To Health and Human Resources then Judiciary

Jan 28

House

Introduced in House