HB4302

Relating to authorizing the Board of Optometry to promulgate a legislative rule relating to licensure by reciprocity.

Introduced·1/14/26
Intr Text

Authorizes the Board of Optometry to create a rule for licensure by reciprocity.

This bill authorizes the Board of Optometry to promulgate a legislative rule concerning licensure by reciprocity. The rule, previously registered and modified, aims to meet objections from the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee. This authorization allows the Board to establish rules that facilitate the recognition of out-of-state licenses, streamlining the process for optometrists seeking to practice in West Virginia.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Jan 21

3:30 PM

Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources Meeting

Jan 21

3:30 PM

House Committee on Health and Human Resources Meeting

History

Jan 22

House

Do pass, but first to Judiciary

Jan 22

House

To House Judiciary

Jan 14

House

Filed for introduction