Health (and Related Subheadings)
West Virginia 2012 Regular Session
Relating to the uniformed controlled substances act [HB-4491]
[Cannabis ]
[Healthcare ]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Health ]
[Law Enforcement ]
The purpose of this bill is to declare that a defendant has the right to a presumption of medical necessity in any trial, hearing or other proceeding under this act, for use or possession of medical marihuana.
Sponsored by: Rep. Michael Manypenny
Filed For Introduction on 02/10/2012
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Providing that a plant based substance or biological organism determined to provide any potential medical benefit may not be designated or rescheduled as a Class I or II controlled substance [HB-4490]
[Healthcare ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Science ]
The purpose of this bill is to provide that a plant based substance or biological organism which has been scientifically studied and determined to provide any potential medical benefit may not be designated or rescheduled as a Class I or II controlled substance.
Sponsored by: Rep. Michael Manypenny
Filed For Introduction on 02/10/2012
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West Virginia 2012 Regular Session
Relating to the Comprehensive Behavioral Health Commission [HB-4481]
[Healthcare ]
[Mental Health ]
[Public Health ]
Relating to the Comprehensive Behavioral Health Commission
Sponsored by: Rep. Jim Morgan
Chapter 85, Acts, 2012 on 04/10/2012
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West Virginia 2012 Regular Session
Requiring automated external defibrillators in public schools [HB-4442]
[Education ]
[Public Health ]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Safety ]
[Children and Youth ]
Requiring automated external defibrillators in public schools
Sponsored by: Rep. Daryl Cowles
Filed For Introduction on 02/07/2012
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West Virginia 2012 Regular Session
Provider Sponsored Network Act [HB-4438]
[Healthcare ]
[Insurance ]
Provider Sponsored Network Act
Sponsored by: Rep. William Hartman
Chapter 87, Acts, 2012 on 04/10/2012
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West Virginia 2012 Regular Session
Relating to carbon monoxide detectors [HB-4434]
[Housing ]
[Public Safety ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Construction ]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
The purpose of this bill is to requiring carbon monoxide detectors be installed in apartment buildings, condominiums, one and two family dwellings and cabins intended to be rented or leased, dormitories, bed and breakfasts and rooming and lodging facilities. The bill requires smoke detectors and sprinkler systems meet state fire code requirements. The bill also establishes penalties.
Sponsored by: Rep. Brent Boggs
Filed For Introduction on 02/06/2012
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West Virginia 2012 Regular Session
Requiring a landlord address issues of the accumulation of moisture and the growth of mold [HB-4425]
[Housing ]
[Public Health ]
[Consumer Protection ]
The purpose of this bill is to require a landlord address issues of the accumulation of moisture and the growth of mold to protect the health and safety of his or her tenants, and perform mold remediation in accordance with professional standards.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ryan Ferns
Introduced In Senate on 03/01/2012
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West Virginia 2012 Regular Session
Relating to modified mental hygiene procedures [HB-4424]
[Mental Health ]
[Public Health ]
The purpose of this bill is to remove the expiration date of the pilot project establishing emergency mental hygiene procedures and make the program permanent.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jim Morgan
Chapter 114, Acts, 2012 on 04/10/2012
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West Virginia 2012 Regular Session
Creating the "West Virginia Winner" program to promote healthy living [HB-4423]
[Public Health ]
[Healthcare ]
[Sports ]
[Community Development ]
The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Winner program to promote healthy living and improve lifestyle and increase longevity of West Virginia residents by competing in various athletic and cultural events in the fifty-five counties. The bill provides that the program be administered by the Office of Healthy Lifestyles. And, the bill declares who may participate in the events together with participation fees to be paid. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.
Sponsored by: Rep. Tim Miley
Filed For Introduction on 02/06/2012
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West Virginia 2012 Regular Session
Requiring parents who object to immunizations to provide a written statement to that effect [HB-4411]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Children and Youth ]
The purpose of this bill is to require parents or guardians who object to immunizations on the basis of religious, philosophical or conscientious beliefs to sign a statement to this effect in lieu of certificates showing proof of immunizations.
Sponsored by: Rep. Daryl Cowles
Filed For Introduction on 02/03/2012
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West Virginia 2012 Regular Session
Relating to payments from the West Virginia Patient Injury Compensation Fund [HB-4379]
[Healthcare ]
[Insurance ]
The purpose of this bill is to remove the limitation that damages must be economic before payments from the West Virginia Patient Injury Compensation Fund may be made. The bill caps the amount in any one occurrence to $1 million.
Sponsored by: Rep. Timothy Manchin
Filed For Introduction on 02/01/2012
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West Virginia 2012 Regular Session
Relating to substance abuse [HB-4336]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Overdose Prevention ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Mental Health ]
[Public Safety ]
The purpose of this bill is to address the growing substance abuse issues in this state. This bill addresses the regulation of opioid treatment programs in this state; updates rules for opioid treatment program facilities to require clinical guidelines, recovery models, education and training requirements for treatment facility staff and treatment limitations and requirements; requires clinical monitoring of opioid treatment programs; creates an advisory council for opioid treatment programs; addresses the licensing and oversight of chronic pain
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Sponsored by: Rep. Tim Armstead
Filed For Introduction on 01/27/2012
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West Virginia 2012 Regular Session
Requiring pulse oximetry testing for newborns [HB-4327]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Children and Youth ]
The purpose of this bill is to require each birthing facility licensed by the Department of Health and Human Resources to perform a pulse oximetry screening for congenital birth defects on every newborn in its care, a minimum of 24 hours after birth. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.
Sponsored by: Rep. Margaret Staggers
Chapter 86, Acts, 2012 on 04/10/2012
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West Virginia 2012 Regular Session
Amending the code relating to the ability of certain individuals to petition a court to regain the right to possess firearms, and authorizing parents or guardians to commit children age twelve or older to mental health hospitalization [HB-4321]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Mental Health ]
[Funding ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Healthcare ]
[Criminal Justice ]
The purpose of this bill is to amend the code relating to the ability of certain individuals to petition a court to regain the right to possess firearms so that West Virginia can become eligible for federal funding and to authorize parents or guardians to commit children age twelve or older to mental health hospitalization without the childs consent.
Sponsored by: Rep. Tim Miley
Filed For Introduction on 01/26/2012
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West Virginia 2012 Regular Session
Relating to mentally ill persons [HB-4317]
[Mental Health ]
[Healthcare ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
[Human Services ]
The purpose of this bill is to delete language allowing a county commission to reimburse a mental health care facility for security services for the period of time a person is at the hospital prior to the determination of mental competence or incompetence. The bill further provides that the President of the West Virginia Sheriffs Association, along with the Supreme Court of Appeals and the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Resources shall develop and propose a statewide system for evaluation and adjudication of mental hygiene petitions.
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Sponsored by: Rep. Randal Swartzmiller
Filed For Introduction on 01/26/2012
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West Virginia 2012 Regular Session
Relating to reimbursement for copies of medical records [HB-4301]
[Healthcare ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Public Health ]
The purpose of this bill is to require that one copy of medical records be provided to a patient or representative, upon written request, free of charge. The language relating to copies of medical records for certain indigent persons has been moved from §16-29-2 to a new §16-29-3.
Sponsored by: Rep. Tim Miley
On 3rd Reading, House Calendar on 03/10/2012
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West Virginia 2012 Regular Session
Authorizing the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals to establish a reasonable fee of compensation for mental hygiene services [HB-4292]
[Mental Health ]
[Healthcare ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
[Human Services ]
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Supreme Court of Appeals to establish a reasonable rate of compensation for mental hygiene services instead of a circuit court. The bill also requires Mental Hygiene Commissioners to submit compensation requests to the administrative director of the courts for payment.
Sponsored by: Rep. Tim Miley
Do Pass, But First To Finance on 01/27/2012
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West Virginia 2012 Regular Session
Studying the environmental and health impacts of shale gas development [HB-4267]
[Environmental ]
[Energy ]
[Public Health ]
[Air Quality ]
[Water ]
The purpose of this bill is to study the impact of shale gas development on human and environmental health. §22-6A-6a is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.
Sponsored by: Rep. Michael Manypenny
Filed For Introduction on 01/23/2012
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West Virginia 2012 Regular Session
Establishing nurse health programs [HB-4241]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses to have sole discretion to establish nurse health programs. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.
Sponsored by: Rep. William Hartman
With Amendment, Do Pass, But First To Government Organization on 02/02/2012
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West Virginia 2012 Regular Session
Requiring the Department of Health and Human Resources to reimburse the circuit clerk of the county where involuntary commitment hearings are held for certain expenses [HB-4132]
[Healthcare ]
[Mental Health ]
[Human Services ]
The purpose of this bill is to require the Department of Health and Human Resources to reimburse the circuit clerk of the county where involuntary commitment hearings are held for expenses of filing, postage and copies.
Sponsored by: Rep. Carol Miller
With Amendment, Do Pass, But First To Finance on 02/07/2012