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WV HB2316

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Doug Smith

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Board of Examiners of Psychologists to promulgate a legislative rule (17 CSR 07) regarding how prior criminal convictions are considered when determining initial licensure for psychologists

  • Establishes a process for applicants with criminal histories to apply for a waiver of initial licensing fees

  • The rule was originally filed in the State Register on August 13, 2024, and refiled on August 28, 2024 after modifications to address objections from the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee

  • Amends §64-9-1 of the West Virginia Code under the authority granted by §30-21-6

Legislative Description

Relating to authorizing the Board of Examiners of Psychologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to consideration of prior criminal convictions in initial licensure determinations and application for waiver of initial licensing

Legislature--Rule Making

Last Action

To House Government Organization

2/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Government Organization2/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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