This bill amends and reenacts section 64-5-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, to authorize the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule concerning the statewide trauma and emergency care system. The legislative rule in question was initially filed in the State Register on August 30, 2024, and subsequently modified to address the concerns of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee before being refiled on November 25, 2024.

The bill specifically references the legislative rule identified as 64 CSR 27, which pertains to the statewide trauma and emergency care system. The purpose of this legislation is to ensure that the Department of Health has the necessary authority to implement and regulate this critical aspect of public health and emergency response in West Virginia.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-5-1