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WV HB5184
WV HB5184Prohibiting expanding drug and alcohol treatment facilities and services in certain counties
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Introduced
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to remove the prohibition of adding more licensed substance abuse treatment beds in counties who currently have more than 250 substance abuse treatment beds.
AI Summary
This bill removes a restriction that prevented the addition of licensed substance abuse treatment beds in counties that already have more than 250 such beds. Previously, West Virginia law, specifically section 16-2D-9, prohibited the issuance of a certificate of need, which is a permit required for certain healthcare facility expansions, for adding substance abuse treatment beds in counties that had reached this threshold. The bill's purpose is to allow for the expansion of these treatment services in counties that are already heavily invested in providing them, potentially to address ongoing needs for substance abuse treatment.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
To House Health and Human Resources (on 02/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5184&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb5184%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=5184 |
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