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HB 4228WEST VIRGINIASession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

West Virginia authorizes Office of Inspector General to issue behavioral health centers licensing rule with child placing agency amendment

Original title: Relating to authorizing the Office of Inspector General to promulgate a legislative rule relating to behavioral health centers licensure.

Last action · January 14, 2026: To House Health and Human ResourcesSponsor: Doug Smith

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What This Bill Proposed

West Virginia House Bill 4228 authorizes the Office of Inspector General to a regarding behavioral health centers licensure, with an added amendment concerning child placing agencies providing behavioral health services.

Why it matters

The measure establishes the legal authority for a specific state licensing rule filed in the State Register, directly impacting the regulatory standards for behavioral health centers and child placing agencies operating within the state.

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

Office of Inspector General

Gains legislative authorization to promulgate and enforce the specified rule regarding behavioral health centers licensure.

Directly affected

Child placing agencies providing behavioral health services

Subject to specific licensing provisions where the director deems their license within the scope described in 78CSR02.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does House Bill 4228 do?

It authorizes the Office of Inspector General to a regarding behavioral health centers licensure, incorporating a specific amendment for child placing agencies.

What specific amendment is added to the rule?

An amendment directing that the director shall deem the license of a child placing agency providing behavioral health services within the scope of its license as described in 78CSR02.

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Where This Stands

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

Procedural history

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Jan 14, 2026HouseCommittee
To House Health and Human Resources
Jan 14, 2026HouseIntroduced
Introduced in House
Jan 14, 2026HouseCommittee
To Health and Human Resources
Jan 14, 2026HouseIntroduced
Filed for introduction

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Connected Entities

Office of Inspector General

OrganizationOffice of Inspector General“Authorized to promulgate a legislative rule relating to behavioral health center”Map →

Sources

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www.wvlegislature.gov

Analysis Score

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Controversy10
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