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WV HB4762

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joe Funkhouser

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes reciprocal licensing for veterinarians who have held an active, good-standing license in another U.S. state, district, or territory for at least 5 years with no history of license suspension or revocation

  • Creates the same reciprocity pathway for veterinary technicians, allowing those licensed in good standing for 5 years in other jurisdictions to obtain West Virginia licensure

  • Authorizes a new specialty-restricted license for foreign veterinary school graduates who hold ECFVG or PAVE certificates and have completed a 2+ year residency with board certification from an AVMA-recognized specialty organization

  • Grants special permits for ECFVG and PAVE participants who have not yet passed the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination to practice as veterinary technicians

  • Creates a temporary license valid for up to one year allowing veterinary technician graduates awaiting full licensure to practice under the supervision of a licensed West Virginia veterinarian

Legislative Description

Providing veterinarian and veterinary technician reciprocity

Boards and Commissions

Last Action

To House Agriculture, Commerce and Tourism

1/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Commerce and Tourism1/23/2026
Government Organization1/22/2026

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