HB5181

Relating to removing the Certificate of Need moratorium on opioid treatment facilities

Introduced·2/4/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HB5181 repeals the Certificate of Need moratorium on opioid treatment facilities.

West Virginia HB5181 repeals Section 16B-13-12 of the Code of West Virginia, eliminating the Certificate of Need moratorium on opioid treatment facilities. This change aims to facilitate the establishment of new opioid treatment programs by removing regulatory barriers. The bill directly impacts entities seeking to open or expand opioid treatment services within the state.

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Where it stands

Current
Health & Human Resources Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 4

House

Filed for introduction

Feb 4

House

To Health and Human Resources

Feb 4

House

Introduced in House