HB 4305
Relating to authorizing the Board of Osteopathic Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to osteopathic physician assistants.
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill authorizes the West Virginia Board of Osteopathic Medicine to create a rule specifically addressing the roles and responsibilities of osteopathic physician assistants. The rule, which was previously modified by the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee, governs the practice of osteopathic physician assistants within the state. This legislation ensures the Board has the authority to establish clear guidelines for these practitioners.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Board of Osteopathic Medicine to create a legislative rule.
- The rule pertains to osteopathic physician assistants.
- The rule was previously modified by the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee.
- The rule is referenced as 24 CSR 02.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Board of Osteopathic Medicine
- Osteopathic Physician Assistants
- Patients receiving care from osteopathic physician assistants
Notable changes
- Formalizes the Board's authority to regulate osteopathic physician assistants through a legislative rule.
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Primary sponsor
D. Smith
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