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WV HB3196

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joe Funkhouser

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Teledentistry Practice Act establishing a regulatory framework for dental services provided remotely through telecommunications technology in West Virginia

  • Requires teledentistry providers to hold a valid West Virginia dental or dental hygiene license and maintain professional liability insurance

  • Mandates an in-person examination and review of current radiographic records before initiating treatment, with limited exceptions for emergent care, public health programs, and initial orthodontic consultations

  • Requires informed written consent disclosing provider credentials, service limitations, and emergency procedures, along with HIPAA-compliant technology and complete patient records

  • Establishes that teledentistry advertisements must include disclaimers about treatment risks and limitations, and prohibits providers from requiring patients to waive rights to file complaints, lawsuits, or class actions

Legislative Description

Teledentistry Practice Act

Boards and Commissions

Last Action

To House Government Organization

3/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Government Administration3/7/2025
Government Organization3/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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