This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to authorize the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule concerning the fatality and mortality review team. Specifically, it references the legislative rule filed in the State Register on September 3, 2024, which is identified as 64 CSR 29. The bill aims to enhance the Department of Health's ability to implement regulations that govern the review of fatalities and mortality cases, thereby improving oversight and potentially leading to better health outcomes. The legislative rule is authorized under the existing authority of 16-1-4 of the code, ensuring that the Department has the necessary framework to proceed with these regulations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-5-1