Bill > HB5458

This bill, titled "Lynette's Law," mandates criminal background checks for individuals applying for their first professional license in West Virginia through the West Virginia Board of Medicine, with an exception for attorneys who can provide a letter of good standing. It also expands the definitions and scope of practice for various medical professionals, including introducing a new category for "administrative medicine" licenses which are restricted to non-clinical roles, and establishes licensing requirements and regulations for genetic counselors, including specific provisions for ACS permittees (individuals with Active Candidate Status for certification). The bill also updates the composition and eligibility criteria for members of the West Virginia Board of Medicine, clarifies meeting procedures, and allows for electronic signatures on licenses. Furthermore, it introduces special license types, such as restricted licenses in extraordinary circumstances, medical school faculty licenses, and temporary summer camp licenses, and outlines the process for their issuance and regulation. Finally, the bill details disciplinary proceedings, prohibited practices, and reporting requirements for health care facilities concerning genetic counselors.

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http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5458&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill