HB 4298 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Relating to authorizing the Board of Occupational Therapy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to continuing education and competence.

HB 4298 authorizes West Virginia's Board of Occupational Therapy to establish rules about continuing education requirements for licensed occupational therapists. The bill specifically approves a previously filed rule (13 CSR 04) that sets standards for therapists to maintain their competence through ongoing education. This affects licensed occupational therapists in West Virginia who must comply with these education requirements to keep their licenses active. The bill does not create new rules but formally authorizes the existing rulemaking action.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 14, 2026 Last action Jan 30, 2026
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Jan 30, 2026
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Jan 30, 2026
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Jan 14, 2026
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Jan 14, 2026
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