SB 134 West Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Renaming WV Board of Physical Therapy

SB 134 proposes renaming the West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy to the West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training. This bill amends multiple sections of state law to update all references to the board's name, without changing the board's composition, responsibilities, or regulatory authority. The change affects how the board is identified in all official legal references within West Virginia's code. The bill is currently in the introduction phase and has not yet been voted on.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2026 Last action Jan 14, 2026
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Jan 14, 2026
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Jan 14, 2026
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Patricia Rucker
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