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WV SB255
WV SB255Board of Risk and Insurance Management rule relating to Preferred Medical Liability and High Risk Medical Liability Program
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Introduced
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
In Committee
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Risk and Insurance Management to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Preferred Medical Liability and High Risk Medical Liability Program.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the Board of Risk and Insurance Management, a state agency responsible for managing insurance and risk for government entities, to officially adopt and implement a legislative rule concerning its Preferred Medical Liability and High Risk Medical Liability Program. This program likely provides specialized insurance coverage for medical professionals or facilities facing higher risks of malpractice claims, and the bill confirms the board's authority to establish the specific guidelines and procedures for this program, as outlined in a rule filed on July 21, 2025, under the designation 115 CSR 06.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 251 (on 02/11/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=255&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=sb255%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=255 |
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