Providing veterinarian and veterinary technician reciprocity
HB 4762 amends West Virginia's veterinary licensing laws to create reciprocity for veterinarians and veterinary technicians licensed in other states. It allows professionals with active, unrevoked licenses from states with "substantially equivalent" requirements to practice in West Virginia without re-taking exams, provided they submit documentation of good standing. The bill also establishes new pathways for graduates of foreign veterinary schools and creates special permits for participants in international credentialing programs. These changes directly affect licensed veterinarians and veterinary technicians seeking to practice across state lines, simplifying the process to meet existing licensing standards.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2026
Last action Jan 23, 2026
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Committee
3
Jan 23, 2026
Committee
To House Agriculture, Commerce and Tourism
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Committee
To House Government Organization
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Committee
To Government Organization
lower
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Joe Funkhouser
RRepublican
Co
Chuck Horst
RRepublican
Co
Dana Ferrell
RRepublican
Co
Dave Foggin
RRepublican
Co
Jarred Cannon
RRepublican
Co
Joe Ellington
RRepublican
Co
Matthew Rohrbach
RRepublican
Co
Mike Hornby
RRepublican
Co
Pat McGeehan
RRepublican
Co
Roger Hanshaw
RRepublican
Co
Wayne Clark
RRepublican
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