This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to authorize the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule concerning the statewide trauma and emergency care system. Specifically, it addresses the legislative rule that was 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 rule in question is identified as 64 CSR 27.

The bill serves to formalize the Department of Health's authority to implement this rule, thereby enhancing the state's trauma and emergency care framework. The legislative action reflects a commitment to improving health care systems and ensuring that emergency services are effectively managed across West Virginia.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-5-1