Creating Chronic Weight Management Task Force

SB 253 creates the West Virginia Chronic Weight Management Task Force to study obesity and type 2 diabetes management. The task force, composed of the State Health Officer (as chair), legislative members, and appointed experts from health organizations (including diabetes nonprofits, community health offices, and patient advocates), will examine health interventions, barriers to care, and data-driven solutions. It must report findings to the Joint Committee on Health annually starting December 31, 2025, and make recommendations for legislative action by December 31, 2027. The bill requires state agencies like the Department of Health to provide administrative support and cooperate with the task force’s work.