Department of Health rule relating to lead abatement licensing
Senate Bill 267 authorizes the West Virginia Department of Health to implement a specific rule (64 CSR 45) that establishes licensing requirements for lead abatement services. This rule directly affects contractors and workers performing lead abatement work by requiring them to obtain a valid license from the Department of Health. The bill does not alter the rule's content but provides legislative approval for its adoption, following revisions to address prior legislative committee feedback.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2026
Last action Jan 15, 2026
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Jan 15, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
Jan 15, 2026
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To Judiciary
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Party
State
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Patricia Rucker
RRepublican
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