WV Medical Board Professional Licensing (HB5458)
Summary
West Virginia enacted HB5458, amending provisions for professionals licensed by the West Virginia Board of Medicine. Governor signed the bill on April 1, 2026, following unanimous passage in the House (92-0) and Senate (34-0). The legislation modifies licensing requirements and Board jurisdiction over medical professionals.
What changed
HB5458 modifies West Virginia law governing professionals licensed by the State Board of Medicine. The bill, signed into law on April 1, 2026, makes changes to licensing categories, requirements, or Board authority over medical professionals.
Healthcare providers, medical professionals, and employers in West Virginia should review the bill's provisions to ensure continued compliance with updated Board of Medicine licensing standards. Any new requirements or modified procedures will apply to those seeking or maintaining licensure under the Board's jurisdiction.
What to do next
- Review updated licensing requirements for WV Board of Medicine professionals
- Update credentialing processes to align with new statutory provisions
Archived snapshot
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ChangeBridge / West Virginia / HB5458 Signed by Governor HB5458 House Bill Signed by Governor 2026-03-14
Relating to professionals to be licensed by the West Virginia Board of Medicine
The purpose of this bill generally relates to professionals to be licensed by the West Virginia Board of Medicine.
Bill Details
State West Virginia
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber House
Official Source www.wvlegislature.gov/BillStatus/Billshi...
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Sponsors
Matthew Rohrbach (Rep - R) Joe Ellington (Rep - R)
Action History
2026-04-01 H Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 2026-03-14 H Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal 2026-03-14 S Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - Senate Journal 2026-03-10 H To Governor 3/10/2026 2026-03-10 S To Governor 3/10/2026 - Senate Journal 2026-03-09 H House received Senate message 2026-03-09 S Completed legislative action 2026-03-09 S Communicated to House 2026-03-09 S Passed Senate (Roll No. 382) 2026-03-09 S Read 3rd time 2026-03-09 S On 3rd reading 2026-03-06 S Read 2nd time 2026-03-06 S On 2nd reading 2026-03-05 S Read 1st time 2026-03-05 S On 1st reading 2026-03-04 S Committee reference dispensed 2026-03-04 S Introduced in Senate 2026-03-03 H Communicated to Senate 2026-03-03 H Passed House (Roll No. 268) 2026-03-03 H Read 3rd time 2026-03-03 H On 3rd reading, Special Calendar 2026-03-02 H Read 2nd time 2026-03-02 H On 2nd reading, Special Calendar 2026-02-27 H Read 1st time 2026-02-27 H On 1st reading, Special Calendar 2026-02-26 H By substitute, do pass 2026-02-12 H To House Government Organization 2026-02-12 H Introduced in House 2026-02-12 H To Government Organization 2026-02-12 H Filed for introduction
Votes
2026-03-03 Passed House (Roll No. 268) Yea: 92 Nay: 0 2026-03-09 Passed Senate (Roll No. 382) Yea: 34 Nay: 0
Committee Referrals
2026-02-12 H Government Organization
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