4013, which would eliminate the state’s certificate of need program, was before the House Health and Human Resources Committee Tuesday.ĭr. State lawmakers are considering a bill that would remove a possible barrier for West Virginia hospitals dealing with a surge of COVID-19 patients and staffing shortages.

UPDATE HB 4013 was defeated on a 12-10 vote Tuesday evening in the House of Delegates Health Committee.ĬHARLESTON, W.Va.