Professions And Occupations
West Virginia 2017 Regular Session
Relating to modernization of Physician Assistant Practice Act [SB-347]
The purpose of this bill is to modernize the practice act for physician assistants. It substitutes “collaborating” for “supervising” and makes a number of conforming amendments. It alters the make-up of the Board of Medicine to include a second physician assistant. It allows physician assistants to prescribe Schedule II and Schedule III drugs in certain circumstances. It eliminates the need for a recertification exam once the physician assistant is board certified. It allows physician assistants to be reimbursed at the same rate as physicians
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Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Stollings
Vetoed By Governor 4/12/17 on 04/12/2017
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Virginia 2017 Regular Session
Board of Nursing; powers and duties. [HB-1541]
Board of Nursing; powers and duties. Authorizes the Board of Nursing to deny or withdraw approval from training programs for failure to meet prescribed standards. Under current law, the Board has such power for educational programs.
Sponsored by: Rep. Roxann Robinson
Governor: Acts Of Assembly Chapter Text (chap0105) on 02/21/2017
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West Virginia 2017 Regular Session
Prohibiting state nursing boards from limiting the number of students [HB-2504]
The purpose of this bill is to. remove the authority of state nursing boards to limit the number of students a nursing school may admit to the school.
Sponsored by: Rep. Daryl Cowles
Filed For Introduction on 02/16/2017
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As introduced, increases the time an alarm system contractor has to furnish the state board for licensing alarm system contractors certain identifying information regarding an employee from 30 days to 31 days from the beginning of employment. - Amends TCA Title 62. [SB-187]
As introduced, increases the time an alarm system contractor has to furnish the state board for licensing alarm system contractors certain identifying information regarding an employee from 30 days to 31 days from the beginning of employment. - Amends TCA Title 62.
Sponsored by: Sen. Doug Overbey
Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Commerce And Labor Committee on 02/02/2017
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Virginia 2017 Regular Session
Genetic counselors; licensing; grandfather clause. [SB-880]
Genetic counselors; licensing; grandfather clause. Extends the deadline from July 1, 2016, to December 31, 2018, or to within 90 days of the effective date of the relevant regulations promulgated by the Board, whichever is later, by which individuals who have at least 20 years of documented work experience practicing genetic counseling and meet other certain requirements may receive a waiver from the Board of Medicine of the requirements of a master's degree and American Board of Genetic Counseling or American Board of Medical Genetics certification
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Sponsored by: Sen. Janet Howell
Governor: Acts Of Assembly Chapter Text (chap0422) on 03/13/2017
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As introduced, authorizes the state board for licensing alarm systems contractors to fill a vacancy on the board from lists of nominees submitted by interested burglar and fire alarm organizations until the governor makes an appointment if the governor fails to appoint a successor after 60 days, instead of the current 90 days, following the vacancy occurring. - Amends TCA Title 62. [SB-173]
As introduced, authorizes the state board for licensing alarm systems contractors to fill a vacancy on the board from lists of nominees submitted by interested burglar and fire alarm organizations until the governor makes an appointment if the governor fails to appoint a successor after 60 days, instead of the current 90 days, following the vacancy occurring. - Amends TCA Title 62.
Sponsored by: Sen. Doug Overbey
Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Commerce And Labor Committee on 02/02/2017
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Virginia 2017 Regular Session
Doctor of medicine, etc.; reporting disabilities of drivers to DMV, not subject to civil liability. [HB-1514]
Health care practitioners; reporting disabilities of drivers. Provides that any doctor of medicine, osteopathy, chiropractic, or podiatry or any nurse practitioner, physician assistant, optometrist, physical therapist, or clinical psychologist who reports to the Department of Motor Vehicles the existence, or probable existence, of a mental or physical disability or infirmity of any person licensed to operate a motor vehicle that the reporting individual believes affects such person's ability to operate a motor vehicle safely is not subject to civil
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Sponsored by: Rep. Hyland Fowler
Governor: Acts Of Assembly Chapter Text (chap0712) on 03/24/2017
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West Virginia 2017 Regular Session
Exempting persons practicing animal husbandry from provisions requiring licensing of veterinarians [HB-2437]
The purpose of this bill is to exempt persons performing animal husbandry from veterinary license requirements. It defines animal husbandry.
Sponsored by: Rep. Martin Atkinson
Filed For Introduction on 02/14/2017
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Virginia 2017 Regular Session
Ophthalmic prescriptions; definitions, who may provide prescriptions, requirements. [HB-1497]
Requirements for ophthalmic prescriptions. Requires, for ophthalmic prescriptions written on or after July 1, 2017, that an ophthalmologist or optometrist establish a bona fide provider-patient relationship with a patient prior to prescribing spectacles, eyeglasses, lenses, or contact lenses, and sets out requirements for establishing such relationship, which includes options for examination of the patient either in person or through face-to-face interactive, two-way, real-time communication or store-and-forward technologies. This bill is identical
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Sponsored by: Rep. Richard Bell
Governor: Acts Of Assembly Chapter Text (chap0169) on 02/23/2017
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Virginia 2017 Regular Session
Attorney discipline; procedures. [SB-874]
Attorney discipline; procedures. Conforms the statutory procedures for disciplining attorneys to the Rules of Supreme Court of Virginia. This bill is identical to HB 1479.
Sponsored by: Sen. Thomas Norment
Governor: Acts Of Assembly Chapter Text (chap0091) on 02/20/2017
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West Virginia 2017 Regular Session
Relating to the criminal offense of therapeutic deception [HB-2423]
The purpose of this bill is to add medical doctors and doctors of osteopathy to the category of medical professionals who are subject to the prohibition against therapeutic deception.
Sponsored by: Sen. Karen Arvon
Do Pass, But First To Judiciary on 02/17/2017
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Virginia 2017 Regular Session
BHDS, Board of; regulations governing licensure of providers. [HB-1483]
Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to amend regulations governing licensure of providers to include certain definitions. Requires the Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to amend regulations to include (i) occupational therapists in the definitions of "Qualified Mental Health Professional - Adult," "Qualified Mental Health Professional - Child," and "Qualified Mental Retardation Professional" and (ii) occupational therapy assistants in the definition of "Qualified Paraprofessional in Mental Health." In amending
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Sponsored by: Rep. Richard Bell
Governor: Acts Of Assembly Chapter Text (chap0136) on 02/21/2017
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Virginia 2017 Regular Session
Occupational therapists; Board of Medicine shall amend regulations governing licensure. [HB-1484]
Board of Medicine to amend regulations governing licensure of occupational therapists to specify Type 1 continuous learning activities. Directs the Board of Medicine to amend regulations governing licensure of occupational therapists to provide that Type 1 continuing learning activities that shall be completed by the practitioner prior to renewal of a license shall consist of an organized program of study, classroom experience, or similar educational experience that is related to a licensee's current or anticipated roles and responsibilities in
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Sponsored by: Rep. Richard Bell
Governor: Acts Of Assembly Chapter Text (chap0411) on 03/13/2017
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Virginia 2017 Regular Session
Dental hygienist; remote supervision. [HB-1474]
Dental hygiene; remote supervision. Eliminates the requirement that a dental hygienist providing dental hygiene services under remote supervision be employed by the supervising dentist; clarifies continuing education requirements for dental hygienists practicing under remote supervision; eliminates the requirement for written permission to treat a patient from a dentist who has treated the patient in the previous 12 months; and allows a dental hygienist practicing under remote supervision to treat a patient who provides verbal confirmation that
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Sponsored by: Rep. L. Kaye Kory
Governor: Acts Of Assembly Chapter Text (chap0410) on 03/13/2017
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Virginia 2017 Regular Session
Attorney discipline; procedures. [HB-1479]
Attorney discipline; procedures. Conforms the statutory procedures for disciplining attorneys to the Rules of Supreme Court of Virginia. This bill is identical to SB 874.
Sponsored by: Rep. James Leftwich
Governor: Acts Of Assembly Chapter Text (chap0040) on 02/17/2017
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Virginia 2017 Regular Session
Common Interest Community Board; information on covenants, association disclosure packets. [HB-1475]
Common Interest Community Board; information on covenants; association disclosure packets. Requires the Common Interest Community Board to include in its current one-page form that accompanies association disclosure packets that are required to be provided to all prospective purchasers of lots located within a development that is subject to the Virginia Property Owners' Association Act that the purchase contract for a lot within an association is a legally binding document once it is signed by the prospective purchaser where the purchaser has not
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Sponsored by: Rep. L. Kaye Kory
Governor: Acts Of Assembly Chapter Text (chap0257) on 03/03/2017
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Virginia 2017 Regular Session
Mental health awareness training; law-enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency personnel. [HB-1480]
Mental health awareness training; law-enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical services personnel. Requires the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) to establish and administer a mental health awareness program for training persons in emergency services professions in recognizing potential mental health issues and assisting themselves and each other with mental health issues. The bill requires DBHDS to create and administer a process by which a program not created by DBHDS can be certified as a qualified
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Sponsored by: Rep. Christopher Peace
Left In Courts Of Justice on 02/07/2017
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West Virginia 2017 Regular Session
Relating to offenses and penalties for practicing osteopathic medicine without a license [HB-2359]
The purpose of this bill is to align the criminal penalties of practicing osteopathic medicine with those of practicing allopathic medicine.
Sponsored by: Sen. Karen Arvon
Chapter 174, Acts, Regular Session, 2017 on 05/23/2017
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Transferring all duties and powers previously belonging to the West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses to the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses [HB-2345]
The purpose of this bill is to abolish the West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses and transfer all duties and powers previously belonging to the West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses to the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses.
Sponsored by: Rep. Martin Atkinson
Filed For Introduction on 02/13/2017
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West Virginia 2017 Regular Session
Eliminating any requirement that class hours of students be consecutive [HB-2348]
The purpose of this bill is to eliminate any requirement that class hours of students be consecutive when studying professions regulated by the board of Barbers and Cosmetologists.
Sponsored by: Rep. Danny Hamrick
Chapter 180, Acts, Regular Session, 2017 on 05/23/2017