Department of Health rule relating to exemption of certificate of need

SB 274 authorizes the West Virginia Department of Health to implement a specific regulatory rule (65 CSR 29) regarding exemptions from Certificate of Need requirements. This bill directly affects healthcare facilities seeking to expand services without undergoing the standard Certificate of Need review process. The legislation formally approves a rule already filed in the State Register on July 21, 2025, allowing the Department to administer these exemptions. It is a procedural bill that does not alter the exemption criteria but enables the Department to enforce the existing rule.