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HB5576 • 2026
Relating to Socially Necessary Services (SNS) Accountability and Streamlining Act
Relating to Socially Necessary Services (SNS) Accountability and Streamlining Act
Passed Legislature
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Bill History
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2026-02-16
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To House Health and Human Resources
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2026-02-16
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Introduced in House
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2026-02-16
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To Health and Human Resources
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2026-02-16
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Filed for introduction
Official Summary Text
Relating to Socially Necessary Services (SNS) Accountability and Streamlining Act
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HB 5576 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 Introduced Version House Bill 5576 History | Email Key: Green = existing Code. Red = new code to be enacted WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE 2026 REGULAR SESSION Introduced House Bill 5576 By Delegates Burkhammer, Worrell, and Drennan [Introduced February 16, 2026; referred to the Committee on Health and Human Resources] A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §9-5-34, relating to Socially Necessary Services (SNS) provider mileage reporting. Be it enacted by the Legislature of West Virginia: ARTICLE 5. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. §9-5-34. Socially Necessary Services (SNS) provider mileage reporting. (a) The Department of Human Services shall implement the following to improve accountability and modernize billing and payment processes: (1) Establish a tiered reporting system that requires: (A) Detailed mileage summary logs for agency providers that report mileage over 3,000 miles in a 92-day authorization period; (B) Necessary documentation to verify services for agency providers to report mileage under 3,000 miles in a 92-day authorization period; (C) Update reporting documentation processes to remove redundancy; and (D) Utilize user-friendly digital reporting forms to reduce clerical errors, and incentivize the use of GRS-integrated mileage tracking software for provider agencies. (2) GPS software shall suffice for the detailed summary logs required in (a)(1). (3) The cost associated with the procurement of such technology shall be on the provider agency. (4) A provider agency utilizing such technology shall be granted expedited payment status. NOTE: The purpose of this bill relates to Socially Necessary Services (SNS) provider mileage reporting. Strike-throughs indicate language that would be stricken from a heading or the present law and underscoring indicates new language that would be added. 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: