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HB 4767

Relating to requiring the Bureau of Medical Service to file a legislative rule

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Hite and 1 co-sponsor

HB 4767 mandates West Virginia's Bureau of Medical Services file a legislative rule for legislative oversight, though the specific rule and timeline remain unspecified.

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Bill Summary · HB 4767

Legislative bill overview

HB 4767 requires West Virginia's Bureau of Medical Services to file a legislative rule, though the bill text does not specify which rule or what its content should be. The bill appears to be a procedural mechanism to formalize rule-making authority, likely addressing an existing gap between current practices and formal regulatory requirements.

Why is this important

The Bureau of Medical Services administers Medicaid and other health programs affecting thousands of West Virginians' healthcare access and benefits. Requiring formal legislative rule-filing ensures transparency and allows the Legislature to review, modify, or reject agency regulations before implementation—providing a critical check on administrative power in healthcare policy.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of specificity: The bill does not identify which rule must be filed, creating uncertainty about scope and actual regulatory impact
  • Implementation timeline: No deadline is specified for when the rule must be filed, potentially allowing indefinite delay
  • Scope of authority: Unclear whether this creates new rule-making authority or merely formalizes existing informal practices, affecting the bill's actual regulatory impact

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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