Establishes emeritus license status for retired physicians, podiatric physicians, and physician assistants in West Virginia.

The bill creates an emeritus physician license status for retired professionals who meet specific eligibility criteria. To qualify, applicants must have practiced in West Virginia for at least 10 years, not be under investigation, and have fully retired from clinical practice. Emeritus licenses are honorific and do not authorize practice or require continuing education. The Board of Medicine will issue these licenses without a fee until July 1, 2030, and they remain valid for the life of the holder unless the holder returns to active practice or the license is revoked.

Establishes emeritus license status for retired physicians, podiatric physicians, and physician assistants in West Virginia.

The bill creates an emeritus physician license status for retired professionals who meet specific eligibility criteria. To qualify, applicants must have practiced in West Virginia for at least 10 years, not be under investigation, and have fully retired from clinical practice. Emeritus licenses are honorific and do not authorize practice or require continuing education. The Board of Medicine will issue these licenses without a fee until July 1, 2030, and they remain valid for the life of the holder unless the holder returns to active practice or the license is revoked.