| WV | HB5015 | Pass | The purpose of this bill is to facilitate the interstate practice of respiratory therapy with the goal of improving public access to respiratory therapy services by providing respiratory therapists licensed in a member state the ability to practice i...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-04-01
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 |
| WV | HB5086 | Pass | The purpose of this bill is to allow for privileged testimonial communications between a peer support team member and an individual receiving peer support services or advice from the team member.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-04-01
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 |
| WV | HB5087 | Pass | The purpose of this bill is to establish the Interstate Cosmetology Licensure Compact, create the Interstate Cosmetology Licensure Compact Commission, and provide for the administration of the Compact.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-04-01
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 |
| WV | HB5458 | Pass | The purpose of this bill generally relates to professionals to be licensed by the West Virginia Board of Medicine.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-04-01
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 |
| WV | HB4483 | Pass | The purpose of this bill is to modernize funeral service licensure and administration; clarify definitions and credentials; update apprenticeship and continuing-education standards; and provide for rulemaking and transitional provisions.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-14
Approved by Governor 3/27/2026 - Senate Journal |
| WV | HB4463 | Pass | The purpose of this bill is to modify rules related to the Board of Sanitarians.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-14
Approved by Governor 3/25/2026 - House Journal |
| WV | SB553 | Pass | The purpose of this bill is to authorize certain transfers of a contractor's license to a license holder's immediate family member.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-14
Approved by Governor 3/25/2026 - House Journal |
| WV | HB4793 | Engross
Sine Die | The purpose of this bill is to
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-14
Communicated to Senate |
| WV | HB4951 | Pass | Requiring M.D.’s and D.O.’s to complete continuing education
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-14
Approved by Governor 3/27/2026 - Senate Journal |
| WV | SB672 | Veto | The purpose of this bill relates to acts in which the West Virginia Real Estate Commission may refuse, suspend or revoke a license.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-14
Vetoed by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal |
| WV | SB703 | Pass | The purpose of this bill is to adopt the Interstate Compact on Social Work Licensure.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-14
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal |
| WV | HB5325 | Pass | The purpose of this bill is to create an emeritus physician license for professionals regulated by the West Virginia Board of Medicine.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-14
Approved by Governor 3/27/2026 - Senate Journal |
| WV | SB916 | Pass | The purpose of this bill is to provide for the use of "A.C." as a name ending for an accounting corporation.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-14
Approved by Governor 3/25/2026 - House Journal |
| WV | SB671 | Engross
Sine Die | The purpose of this bill is to permit the Governor with advice and consent of the Senate to make appointments.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-13
On 3rd reading, House Calendar |
| WV | HB5091 | Engross
Sine Die | The purpose of this bill is to require a written agency agreement prior to engaging in brokerage services.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-09
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| WV | SB583 | Engross
Sine Die | The purpose of this bill is to The purpose of this bill is to create an emeritus physician license for retired physicians. The bill provides that when granted, a license is valid for life, unless revoked by the West Virginia Board of Medicine.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-05
To House Government Organization Committee |
| WV | SB677 | Engross
Sine Die | The purpose of this bill generally relates to professionals to be licensed by the West Virginia Board of Medicine.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-05
To House Government Organization Committee |
| WV | SB956 | Engross
Sine Die | The purpose of this bill is to allow physician assistants to own a practice.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-05
To House Health & Human Resources Committee |
| WV | HB4148 | Engross
Sine Die | The purpose of this bill is to require applicants for real estate salesperson's licenses to submit proof of United States Citizenship.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-04
To Senate Government Organization Committee |
| WV | SB486 | Engross
Sine Die | The purpose of this bill is to add the definition of "Master aesthetician" who is authorized to practice using laser technology, intense pulsed light ("IPL") devices, microneedling, and radiofrequency treatments.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-03
To House Government Organization Committee |
| WV | HB4088 | Pass | The purpose of this bill is to update the provisions governing the education, examination and experience requirements for certified public accountants and to clarify substantial equivalency practice privileges and the issuance of certificates to out-...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-02
Approved by Governor 3/2/2026 - Senate Journal |
| WV | SB714 | Engross
Sine Die | The purpose of this bill is to change the scope of practice and requirements to practice as a veterinarian, veterinary technician, and certified animal euthanasia technician in the state; to change temporary permitting requirements of a veterinarian ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-03-02
To House Government Organization Committee |
| WV | SB580 | Engross
Sine Die | The purpose of this bill is to update the requirements to practice medical imaging or radiation therapy in the state and to update the powers and duties of the Medical Imaging Board.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-27
To House Government Organization Committee |
| WV | SB65 | Engross
Sine Die | The purpose of this bill is to provide that the definition of "contractor" in the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Act does not include persons who perform drywall services.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-23
To House Government Organization Committee |
| WV | HB5681 | Intro
Sine Die | The purpose of this bill is to empower qualified certified nurse practitioners and certified nurse midwives to prescribe, administer, and dispense prescriptions drugs without a collaborating physician.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-23
To House Health & Human Resources Committee |
| WV | SB993 | Intro
Sine Die | The purpose of this bill is to license and regulate the practice of midwifery in this state.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-19
To Senate Health and Human Resources Committee |
| WV | HB5650 | Intro
Sine Die | The purpose of this bill is to permit the practice of naturopathic medicine, and providing for conditions.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-17
To House Health & Human Resources Committee |
| WV | HB5600 | Intro
Sine Die | The purpose of this bill is to add representation of the Office of the State Fire Marshal to the LEPS committee.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-16
To House Government Organization Committee |
| WV | HB5538 | Intro
Sine Die | The purpose of this bill is to add the use of lasers, intense pulsed light (IPL) devices, microneedling, and radiofrequency treatments by aesthetics or esthetics; and define "Master esthetics licensee" as a person with 600 hours of specialized traini...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-16
To House Government Organization Committee |
| WV | HB5591 | Intro
Sine Die | The purpose of this bill is to permit pharmacists to dispense ivermectin to a person, without requiring a prescription.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-16
To House Health & Human Resources Committee |
| WV | HB5615 | Intro
Sine Die | The purpose of this bill is to remove in person requirements prior to initial telemedicine services and set out the appropriate jurisdiction for documentation and confidentiality requirements.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-16
To House Health & Human Resources Committee |
| WV | HB5559 | Intro
Sine Die | The purpose of this bill is to adopt the Interstate Compact on Social Work Licensure.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-16
To House Government Organization Committee |
| WV | HB5021 | Intro
Sine Die | The purpose of this bill is to allow for registered nurses to administer anesthetics in limited circumstances.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-13
On 2nd reading, House Calendar |
| WV | HB5489 | Intro
Sine Die | The purpose of this bill is increase the capacity for residential work by a licensed contractor from $5,000 to $10,000.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-13
To House Government Organization Committee |
| WV | HB5512 | Intro
Sine Die | The purpose of this bill is to address the issue of deed fraud.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-13
To House Judiciary Committee |
| WV | HB5501 | Intro
Sine Die | The purpose of this bill is to create and regulate the certified professional midwife.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-13
To House Health & Human Resources Committee |
| WV | HB4501 | Engross
Sine Die | The purpose of this bill is to provide for the joining of the Dietitian Licensure Compact Commission by the state of West Virginia.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-12
To Senate Government Organization Committee |
| WV | HB5465 | Intro
Sine Die | The purpose of this bill is to permit persons with master's degrees, regardless of the course of study, to take an examination for admission to practice law in the courts of this state.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-12
To House Judiciary Committee |
| WV | HB4932 | Intro
Sine Die | The purpose of this bill is to provide for the use of "A.C." as a name ending for an accounting corporation.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-11
To House Government Organization Committee |
| WV | HB5436 | Intro
Sine Die | The purpose of this bill is to include canines in definitions of "law enforcement officers" in relation to crimes against law enforcement officers and the level of force allowable to protect said canines as law enforcement officers.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-11
To House Judiciary Committee |
| WV | HB5428 | Intro
Sine Die | The purpose of this bill is to establish a program to provide traumatic event counseling for peace officers, firefighters and 911 dispatchers.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-10
To House Government Organization Committee |
| WV | HB5419 | Intro
Sine Die | The purpose of this bill is to include police canine units and community search and rescue group canines assisting law-enforcement officers in the search and rescue for individuals and cadavers in definitions of "law enforcement officers" in relation...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-10
To House Judiciary Committee |
| WV | HB5383 | Intro
Sine Die | The purpose of this bill is to require real estate licensees to disclose water and sewer utility rates to buyers.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-09
To House Government Organization Committee |
| WV | HB5333 | Intro
Sine Die | The purpose of this bill is to allow for patients to refuse to have their procedures observed by residents of the hospital or medical students.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-09
To House Health & Human Resources Committee |
| WV | HB5070 | Intro
Sine Die | The purpose of this bill is to permit the licensee, after leaving a brokerage and going to a new brokerage, to be actively licensed with two brokerages for 60 days in order to receive payments on open commissions.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-06
To House Government Administration Committee |
| WV | SB807 | Intro
Sine Die | The purpose of this bill is to allow physician assistants to own a practice, to allow the Board of Medicine to deny a license or other authorization to physician assistants who make unlawful referrals where that physician assistant has a proprietary ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-06
To Senate Health and Human Resources Committee |
| WV | SB532 | Engross
Sine Die | The purpose of this bill to update the provisions governing the education, examination and experience requirements for certified public accountants and to clarify substantial equivalency practice privileges and the issuance of certificates to out-of-...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-05
To House Finance Committee |
| WV | HB5232 | Intro
Sine Die | The purpose of this bill is to establish the Police Partnering With Communities Act and create a new fund within the West Virginia State Treasurer's Office.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-05
To House Judiciary Committee |
| WV | SB760 | Intro
Sine Die | The purpose of this bill is to establish certain rights for purchasers of residential improvements. The bill states a legislative purpose; defines terms; mandates contracts for residential improvements contain warranty; states required minimum terms ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-02-05
To Senate Government Organization Committee |
| WV | SB654 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishing salon training program
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2026-01-29
To Senate Government Organization Committee |
