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WV HB2172

Bill

Status

Passed

4/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Evan Worrell

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds one certified athletic trainer as a new member to the West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy, expanding the board's composition

  • Board membership now includes five physical therapists, one physical therapist assistant, one certified athletic trainer, and one citizen member

  • Establishes a tie-breaking procedure where the chairperson casts an additional vote; if the chairperson is recused or absent, the longest-serving board member present casts the tie-breaking vote

  • Board members serve five-year terms after initial appointment, with a two-consecutive-term limit

  • Effective date is July 3, 2025 (90 days from passage on April 4, 2025)

Legislative Description

Relating to adding an athletic trainer to the Board of Physical Therapy

Boards and Commissions

Last Action

Approved by Governor 4/25/2025 - Senate Journal

4/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Government Organization3/18/2025
Health & Human Resources3/6/2025
Health Care Regulations2/14/2025
Health & Human Resources2/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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