This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to authorize the Governor's Committee on Crime, Delinquency, and Correction to promulgate a legislative rule concerning sexual assault forensic examinations. Specifically, it references a legislative rule that was filed in the State Register on September 9, 2024, and subsequently modified to address the concerns of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee before being refiled on November 20, 2024. The rule in question is identified as relating to sexual assault forensic examinations, designated as 149 CSR 11.

The bill aims to enhance the legal framework surrounding sexual assault forensic examinations by formalizing the authority of the Governor's Committee to establish relevant rules. This legislative action is intended to ensure that the procedures and protocols for such examinations are clearly defined and regulated, thereby improving the response to sexual assault cases in West Virginia.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-6-1