Relating to authorizing the Psychologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to requirements for licensure as a psychologist or a school psychologist.
HB 4317 authorizes the West Virginia Psychologists Board to implement regulatory requirements for licensure as a psychologist or school psychologist under the existing rule 17 CSR 03. The bill formally approves a revised rule that was previously modified to address legislative committee feedback and refiled in 2025. This procedural bill does not change licensure standards but enables the board to enforce the established regulatory framework for professionals seeking or maintaining their licenses. It directly affects individuals pursuing or holding psychology licenses in West Virginia.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2026
Last action Jan 30, 2026
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Jan 30, 2026
Committee
To House Judiciary
lower
Jan 30, 2026
Committee
Do pass, but first to Judiciary
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Committee
To House Government Organization
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Committee
To Government Organization then Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
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Doug Smith
RRepublican
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