This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to authorize the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule concerning emergency medical services. Specifically, it references the legislative rule filed in the State Register on August 27, 2024, which is identified as 64 CSR 48. This rule is established under the authority of 16-4C-23 of the code. The primary purpose of this legislation is to formalize the Department of Health's ability to create regulations that govern emergency medical services, thereby enhancing the framework for these critical services within the state. The bill does not include any deletions from current law, as it introduces new provisions to support the Department's regulatory authority.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-5-1