SB583

Creating emeritus physician license

Chamber Passed·3/4/26

West Virginia SB583 creates an emeritus physician license for retired physicians.

West Virginia SB583 establishes an emeritus physician license for retired physicians, podiatric physicians, and physician assistants who have practiced in the state for at least 10 years and meet specific criteria. The license is valid for life unless revoked by the West Virginia Board of Medicine. Emeritus licensees cannot practice in any jurisdiction or convert their license to an active one. The board will set rules for the application process and grounds for denial or revocation, including active clinical practice or pending investigations.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 33–0 · Mar 4
Current
Government Organization Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

D
1
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

R

Calendar

Mar 2

3:00 PM

Senate Finance Committee Meeting

Feb 3

9:30 AM

Senate Government Organization Committee Meeting

History

Mar 5

House

House received Senate message

Mar 5

House

Introduced in House

Mar 5

House

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