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HB4767 • 2026
Relating to requiring the Bureau for Medical Services to file a legislative rule
This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.
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To Judiciary
To Judiciary
Introduced in Senate
Communicated to Senate
Effective from passage (Roll No. 79)
Passed House (Roll No. 78)
Read 3rd time
On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
Read 2nd time
On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
Read 1st time
On 1st reading, Special Calendar
By substitute, do pass
Markup Discussion
To House Health and Human Resources
Introduced in House
To Health and Human Resources
Filed for introduction
Relating to requiring the Bureau for Medical Services to file a legislative rule
HB 4767 Text skip navigation SENATE PRESIDENT SENATORS COMMITTEES VIDEO/AUDIO DISTRICT MAPS SENATE CLERK SENATE RULES HOUSE SPEAKER DELEGATES COMMITTEES VIDEO/AUDIO DISTRICT MAPS HOUSE CLERK HOUSE RULES HOUSE STAFF JOINT INTERIM COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE ADMINISTRATOR LEGISLATIVE SERVICES DIVISION PUBLIC INFORMATION LEGISLATIVE AUTOMATED SYSTEMS DIVISION LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR'S OFFICE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION & RESEARCH DIVISION POST AUDIT DIVISION BUDGET DIVISION REGULATORY AND FISCAL AFFAIRS DIVISION CLAIMS COMMISSION CRIME VICTIMS RULE-MAKING REVIEW SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS JUDICIAL COMP. COMMISSION JOINT RULES STAFF INFO BILL STATUS BILL STATUS BILL TRACKING STATE LAW WEST VIRGINIA CODE ACTS OF THE LEGISLATURE CODE OF 1931 WV CONSTITUTION US CONSTITUTION REPORTS AGENCY REPORTS AGENCY GRANT AWARDS PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS POST AUDITS EDUCATIONAL CITIZEN’S GUIDE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM PAGE PROGRAM PUBLICATIONS PHOTO GALLERY CAPITOL HISTORY HOW A BILL BECOMES LAW CONTACT SENATE ROSTER HOUSE ROSTER PUBLIC INFO. NEWS RELEASES HELPFUL LINKS Engrossed Version House Bill 4767 History OTHER VERSIONS - Committee Substitute (1) | Introduced Version | | Email Key: Green = existing Code. Red = new code to be enacted WEST virginia legislature 2026 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] 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. Be it enacted by the Legislature of West Virginia: ARTICLE 5. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. §9-5-34. Medicaid Manual. (a) The Bureau for Medical Services shall prepare, compile, and file its complete policy manual as a legislative rule in accordance with the provisions of §29A-3-1 et seq. of this code. (b) The bureau shall file the legislative rule required under subsection (a) with the Secretary of States’ office on or before July 1, 2026. (c) Following the initial filing required, the bureau shall file all subsequent amendments, supplements, and revisions to its policy manual as legislative rules in accordance with §29A-3-1 et seq. of this code. (d) Nothing in this section prohibits the bureau from issuing internal guidance or emergency procedures as necessary; however, any such guidance that remains in effect for more than 180 days shall be incorporated into the legislative rule process, and filed as an emergency rule. Bill Status | Bill Tracking | Legacy WV Code | Bulletin Board | District Maps | Senate Roster | House Roster | Live | Blog | Jobs | Links | Home This Web site is maintained by the West Virginia Legislature's Office of Reference & Information. | Terms of Use | Webmaster | © 2026 West Virginia Legislature ** Print On Demand Name: Email: Phone: