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 legislative rule in question 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 formalize the Board's ability to create regulations that govern the Preferred Medical Liability and High Risk Medical Liability Program, thereby enhancing the framework for managing medical liability risks in West Virginia. The bill does not include any deletions or additional legal language beyond the authorization of the legislative rule.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-2-1