Senate approves bill to create permanent funding source for EMS for the first time in WV

By: Caity Coyne

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: March 14, 2026

Words: 866

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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The West Virginia Senate on Friday adopted legislation that will, for the first time, provide a permanent funding source for emergency medical services in the state.

House Bill 5168 will divert $12 million from the State Lottery Fund annually to create three new funding streams for EMS services to be used on mental health treatment, training and equipment.

The Senate unanimously approved the amended version of HB 5168. The House must now concur …

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