This bill amends and reenacts section 64-2-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, to authorize the Board of Risk and Insurance Management to promulgate a legislative rule concerning the Preferred Medical Liability and High Risk Medical Liability Program. The specific legislative rule referenced was filed in the State Register on July 21, 2025, and is authorized under the existing authority of section 29-12-5 of the code.

The primary purpose of this bill is to provide the necessary legal framework for the Board of Risk and Insurance Management to implement regulations that will govern the Preferred Medical Liability and High Risk Medical Liability Program, thereby enhancing the management of medical liability risks in the state. This section is newly introduced, and as such, there are no deletions or existing legal language being modified.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-2-1