FISCAL NOTE

Date Requested: February 03, 2026
Time Requested: 04:40 PM
Agency: Health Facilities, WV Department of
CBD Number: Version: Bill Number: Resolution Number:
2143 Introduced HB5097
CBD Subject: Health


FUND(S):

0412 - HEALTH FACILITIES - WELCH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, 0413 - HEALTH FACILITIES - WILLIAM R. SHARPE JR. HOSPITAL, 0414 - HEALTH FACILITIES - MILDRED MITCHELL-BATEMAN HOSPITAL, 0415 - HEALTH FACILITIES - WILLIAM SHARPE - TRANSIT LIVIVING FAC

Sources of Revenue:

General Fund

Legislation creates:





Fiscal Note Summary


Effect this measure will have on costs and revenues of state government.


The purpose of this bill is to require facilities to provide patients and family members or caregivers of deaf and hard of hearing patients with effective means of communication assistance. The Department of Health Facilities is currently in compliance with this bill as it is written and therefore will not have a fiscal impact if passed.



Fiscal Note Detail


Effect of Proposal Fiscal Year
2026
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
2027
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation)
1. Estmated Total Cost 0 0 0
Personal Services 0 0 0
Current Expenses 0 0 0
Repairs and Alterations 0 0 0
Assets 0 0 0
Other 0 0 0
2. Estimated Total Revenues 0 0 0


Explanation of above estimates (including long-range effect):






Memorandum






    Person submitting Fiscal Note: Michael J. Caruso, Cabinet Secretary
    Email Address: OSAfiscalnotes@wv.gov