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HB 4359WEST VIRGINIASession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

West Virginia allows licensed health care facilities to relocate up to 10 miles without a new license

Original title: Exempt an existing hospital under certificate of need to move their facility up to 10 miles to a new location

Last action · February 18, 2026: Markup DiscussionSponsor: Adam Burkhammer

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What This Bill Proposed

Licensed health care facilities in West Virginia may relocate to a new site up to 10 miles away without needing to obtain a new license or approval. The bill amends existing state code governing health facility certificates of need and exemptions.

Why it matters

Licensed health care facilities seeking to change physical locations within a 10-mile radius avoid administrative licensing hurdles and associated regulatory delays.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

licensed health care facility

Licensed health care facilities are permitted to relocate up to 10 miles without obtaining a new license or approval.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far can a licensed health care facility move without needing a new license?

A licensed health care facility may move to a new location not to exceed 10 miles from the previously licensed location.

What is the maximum purchase price allowed for an exempt computed tomography scanner in a private office practice?

The maximum purchase price is up to $750,000.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.

Procedural history

5 actions

Feb 18, 2026House
Markup Discussion
Jan 15, 2026HouseCommittee
To House Health and Human Resources
Jan 15, 2026HouseIntroduced
Introduced in House
Jan 15, 2026HouseCommittee
To Health and Human Resources
Jan 15, 2026HouseIntroduced
Filed for introduction

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Department of Human Services, American College of Radiology, Adam Burkhammer and 2 more

OrganizationDepartment of Human Services“State department involved in selecting behavioral health services and creating p”Map →

OrganizationAmerican College of Radiology“Accrediting body for private office practice CT scanners”Map →

PersonAdam Burkhammer“Delegate who introduced House Bill 4359”Map →

OrganizationOffice of Health Facility Licensure and Certification“State office restricted from creating policies that limit certain bed transfers,”Map →

OrganizationHealth Resources and Services Administration“Federal agency providing approval for community-based nonprofit organizations”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.wvlegislature.gov

Analysis Score

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