HB5563

To create the West Virginia Timely Transplant Referral and Coordination Act

Chamber Passed·3/4/26

Establishes the West Virginia Timely Transplant Referral and Veteran Care Coordination Act, setting mandatory timelines for organ transplant.

The West Virginia Timely Transplant Referral and Veteran Care Coordination Act mandates that healthcare providers initiate a transplant referral within three days if a patient meets medical criteria for organ transplant candidacy. Providers must also confirm the referral in writing within seven days, including to family members if authorized. The Department of Health will establish clinical severity thresholds for automatic referral triggers and collect data on referral timelines and patient outcomes.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 86–1 · Mar 4
Current
Health and Human Resources Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
3
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Passed House (Roll No. 331)

86 Yea

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12 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 26

3:30 PM

Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources Meeting

Feb 25

3:30 PM

Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources Meeting

History

Mar 5

Senate

Introduced in Senate

Mar 5

Senate

To Health and Human Resources then Judiciary

Mar 5

Senate

To Health and Human Resources