This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to authorize the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule concerning lead abatement licensing. Specifically, it references a legislative rule that was filed in the State Register on July 25, 2025, and subsequently modified to address concerns raised by the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee before being refiled on October 17, 2025. The rule in question is identified as 64 CSR 45.

The primary purpose of this legislation is to ensure that the Department of Health has the necessary authority to implement regulations related to lead abatement licensing, thereby enhancing public health and safety measures regarding lead exposure. The bill does not include any deletions from current law, as the section being amended is new.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-5-1