This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to authorize the Office of Inspector General to promulgate a legislative rule concerning the licensure of Behavioral Health Centers. Specifically, it references a legislative rule that was filed in the State Register on August 30, 2024, and subsequently modified to address concerns raised by the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee before being refiled on November 26, 2024. The rule in question is identified as "Behavioral Health Centers Licensure, 71 CSR 25."

The bill aims to enhance the regulatory framework for Behavioral Health Centers by allowing the Office of Inspector General to establish and enforce licensure standards. This initiative is intended to ensure that these centers operate in compliance with state regulations, thereby improving the quality of behavioral health services provided to the public. The section being introduced does not contain any deletions or existing legal language that is being modified.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-5B-1