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 fatality and mortality review team. Specifically, it includes the insertion of the new legal language "64 CSR 29," which pertains to the legislative rule filed in the State Register on September 3, 2024, under the authority of section 16-1-4 of the code.

The primary purpose of this bill is to provide the necessary authorization for the Department of Health to establish guidelines and procedures related to the review of fatalities and mortality cases, thereby enhancing the state's ability to address public health concerns effectively. The bill does not indicate any deletions from the current law, focusing solely on the addition of the new rule.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-5-1