The proposed bill aims to establish new regulations for clinical inpatient medical treatment centers for substance use disorder in West Virginia by adding a new section, 9-5-29b, to the Code of West Virginia. It defines key terms related to these treatment centers, including "clinical inpatient medical treatment centers for substance use disorder," "certified recovery residence," and "integrated care model." The bill mandates that at least 85 percent of patients in these centers must be residents of West Virginia, and requires quarterly reporting to the West Virginia Office of the Inspector General on various metrics, including patient residency, placement rates of graduates, and the number of patients receiving routine dental care.

Additionally, the bill outlines specific requirements for these treatment centers, such as the necessity for a warm handoff for graduates transitioning to further care, the provision of 30 days of medication upon discharge, and the evaluation of patients for job readiness programs. It also stipulates that the Office of the Inspector General will assess compliance with these regulations and can revoke a center's license if it fails to meet the standards after a designated improvement period. The provisions of this section are set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 9-5-29b
Committee Substitute: 9-5-29b
Committee Substitute for the Committee Substitute: 9-5-29b