Category Archives: Legislative News

2022 Legislation

Completed Legislation - 2022 Senate Bill 221 completed Legislative action and was signed by the Governor on March 8, 2022.  This bill establishes the West Virginia Occupational Therapy Compact which will allow WV to be a member of the Interstate Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact once established. SB 221 Establishing the WV Occupational Therapy Compact For…
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2021 Legislation

Completed Legislation - 2021 Senate Bill 182 completed Legislative action on March 23, 2021, and was signed by the Governor on March 31, 2021.  Included in this Bill was the following Rule filed by the WV Board of Occupational Therapy.  This Rule becomes effective on May 1, 2021. Telehealth Practice; Requirements; Definitions  
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Public Comment Period for 2021 Legislative Rules

COMMENT PERIOD IS NOW CLOSED   During the 2020 Legislative Session, House Bill 4003, requiring healthcare Boards to regulate telehealth practice, was passed.  Below is a link to the proposed Rule to establish procedures for the practice of telehealth by an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant.  The Rule will be open for public comment…
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2020 Legislation

Completed Legislation - 2020 House Bill 4252 completed Legislative action on March 6, 2020, and was signed by the Governor on March 25, 2020.  Included in this Bill were the following three Rules filed by the WV Board of Occupational Therapy.  These Rules become effective on July 1, 2020. Fees for Services Rendered by the…
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