This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to authorize the Office of Inspector General to promulgate a legislative rule concerning the licensure of syringe services programs. Specifically, it references the legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 25, 2025, which was subsequently modified to address the concerns of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled on December 23, 2025. The new legal language inserted into the current law identifies the specific rule as 71 CSR 24. The primary purpose of this bill is to formalize the authority of the Office of Inspector General in overseeing the licensure of syringe services programs, which are critical for public health initiatives aimed at reducing the spread of infectious diseases. By establishing this legislative rule, the bill aims to ensure that these programs operate under regulated standards, thereby enhancing their effectiveness and accountability.

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Introduced Version: 64-5B-1