This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to authorize the Department of Health Facilities to create a legislative rule concerning patient rights at state-operated mental health facilities. Specifically, it pertains to the rule filed in the State Register on July 25, 2025, which is linked to the existing authority under section 27-5-9 of the code.

The primary aim of this legislation is to ensure that patient rights are clearly defined and protected within state-operated mental health facilities, thereby enhancing the quality of care and safeguarding the dignity of patients. The bill does not include any deletions from current law, as the section being introduced is entirely new.

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