This bill aims to amend and reenact 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 approves the legislative rule that was filed in the State Register on September 3, 2024, under the authority of section 16-1-4 of the code, which is identified as 64 CSR 29. The primary purpose of this legislation is to ensure that the Department of Health has the necessary authority to implement and enforce regulations related to the review of fatalities and mortality cases, thereby enhancing public health oversight and response. The bill does not include any deletions from the current law but introduces new language to facilitate this process.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-5-1