West Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced 2 R cosponsors

HB 4767 — Relating to requiring the Bureau for Medical Services to file a legislative rule

Last action — To Judiciary

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2026 Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Relating to requiring the Bureau for Medical Services to file a legislative rule

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

2 added · 6 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill HB 4767 includes new language that requires the Bureau of Medical Services to file its policy manual as a legislative rule. This change is important because it aims to enhance transparency and accountability in how medical policies are created and implemented, ensuring that they are subject to legislative oversight. The previous title of the bill has been simplified, reflecting this focus on policy management within the Bureau.

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CS for HB 4767 WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION Committee Substitute for House Bill 4767 By Delegates Worrell and Hite [Originating in the Committee on Health and Human Resources;
WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION ENGROSSED Committee Substitute for House Bill 4767 By Delegates Worrell and Hite [Originating in the Committee on Health and Human Resources;
Reported on February 5, 2026] CS for HB 4767 A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §9-5-34, relating to requiring the Bureau for Medical Services to file a legislative rule.
Reported on February 5, 2026] Eng CS for HB 4767 A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §9-5-34, relating to requiring the Bureau for Medical Services to file a legislative rule.
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The purpose of this bill is to require the Bureau of Medical Services to file its policy manual as a legislative rule.
Strike-throughs indicate language that would be stricken from a heading or the present law and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.
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Action History

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Health and Human Resources

  3. Introduced in House

  4. To House Health and Human Resources

  5. Markup Discussion

  6. By substitute, do pass

  7. On 1st reading, Special Calendar

  8. Read 1st time

  9. On 2nd reading, Special Calendar

  10. Read 2nd time

  11. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

  12. Read 3rd time

  13. Passed House (Roll No. 78)

  14. Effective from passage (Roll No. 79)

  15. Communicated to Senate

  16. Introduced in Senate

  17. To Judiciary

  18. To Judiciary

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Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (150)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4767 do?
Relating to requiring the Bureau for Medical Services to file a legislative rule
Who sponsors HB 4767?
HB 4767 is sponsored by Evan Worrell (Republican) and Michael Hite (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 4767?
This bill died with 2026 Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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