The bill passed on April 10, 2025, repeals several sections of the Code of West Virginia that pertain to the inflammation of the eyes in newborns. Specifically, it eliminates sections 16-3-7 through 16-3-13, which included provisions regarding the reporting and treatment of cases, the duties of local health officers, the use of prophylactic medication, and the responsibilities of county clerks and health officials.

This legislative action signifies a shift in the state's approach to managing this particular health issue, as it removes the existing legal framework that mandated certain actions and responsibilities related to the prevention and treatment of eye inflammation in newborns. The bill will take effect 90 days after its passage, on July 9, 2025.