SB274

Department of Health rule relating to exemption of certificate of need

Introduced·1/15/26
Intr Text

SB274 authorizes the West Virginia Department of Health to create rules for exempting the Certificate of Need.

SB274 amends Section 64-5-1 of the West Virginia Code to authorize the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule concerning the exemption of the Certificate of Need. This rule, filed on July 21, 2025, is based on the authority granted by Section 16-2D-4 of the code. The bill aims to streamline the process for certain health-related projects by allowing the Department of Health to establish criteria for exemptions from the Certificate of Need requirement.

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History

Jan 15

Senate

Filed for introduction

Jan 15

Senate

To Judiciary

Jan 15

Senate

Introduced in Senate