This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to authorize the Office of Inspector General to promulgate a legislative rule concerning nursing home licensure. Specifically, it pertains to the legislative rule that was filed in the State Register on July 25, 2025, and subsequently modified to address the concerns of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee before being refiled on December 23, 2025. The rule in question is identified as "nursing home licensure, 71 CSR 15."

The bill aims to streamline the regulatory process for nursing home licensure by formally granting the Office of Inspector General the authority to implement the specified legislative rule. This change is intended to enhance oversight and ensure compliance within the nursing home sector in West Virginia.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-5B-1