SB272

Department of Health rule relating to basic public health service standards for local boards of health

Introduced·1/15/26
Intr Text

West Virginia SB272 authorizes the Department of Health to set public health service standards for local boards of health.

West Virginia SB272 amends the Code of West Virginia to authorize the Department of Health to establish basic public health service standards for local boards of health. The bill modifies existing legislative rules to include new standards and establishes a West Virginia Public Health Advisory Committee. This committee, composed of nine members appointed by the Commissioner, will advise the Commissioner, collaborate with the Bureau on performance assessment tools, provide input on training, and hold at least six meetings per year.

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History

Jan 15

Senate

Filed for introduction

Jan 15

Senate

To Judiciary

Jan 15

Senate

Introduced in Senate