This bill amends and reenacts section 64-5-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, to authorize the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule concerning the exemption of the Certificate of Need. Specifically, it references the legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 21, 2025, which is identified as 65 CSR 29. The primary purpose of this legislation is to provide the Department of Health with the authority to implement rules that govern the exemption process for the Certificate of Need, thereby potentially streamlining healthcare facility approvals and enhancing access to health services in West Virginia.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-5-1