HB 4292 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Relating to authorizing the Board of Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to licensure, practice requirements, disciplinary and complaint procedures, and continuing education for physician assistants.

HB 4292 authorizes the West Virginia Board of Medicine to implement a specific legislative rule (11 CSR 01B) governing physician assistants. This rule covers licensure requirements, daily practice standards, disciplinary actions for complaints, and continuing education mandates. The bill directly affects physician assistants and healthcare facilities employing them by establishing standardized regulations for their professional practice and oversight. It does not create new laws but formally approves an existing proposed rule filed in July 2025.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2026 Last action Jan 30, 2026
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Jan 30, 2026
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To House Judiciary
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Jan 30, 2026
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Do pass, but first to Judiciary
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Jan 14, 2026
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To House Government Organization
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Jan 14, 2026
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Jan 14, 2026
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To Government Organization then Judiciary
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