On Apr. 7, WV LEG passed bill on professional, occupational licenses.
WV LEG passed SB 458 (HB 2001) on professional and occupational licensing.
Adds WV LEG 30-1-27, Universal professional and occupational licensing act of 2025.
Bill Provisions
Sets criteria for issuance of license, registration, or certificate without examination in discipline applied for, at same practice level as determined by board of examination.
Board of examination or registration may require applicants to take an examination.
Specifies act exceptions, requires posting of notice on board applications, websites.
Legislative History
On Feb. 13, 2025, bill introduced in Senate; on Mar. 10, 2025, bill passed in Senate.
On Mar. 11, 2025, bill introduced in House; on Mar. 31, 2025, bill passed in House.
On Apr. 3, 2025, bill sent to governor; on Apr. 7, 2025, bill was approved by governor.
Effectiveness
SB 458 (HB 2001) is effective ninety days from its passage, so Jul. 1, 2025.
Regulators
WV LEG
Entity Types
CNSM; Corp
Reference
PR, Bill SB458, HB2001, 4/7/2025; Citation: WV LEG 30-1;
