2026 Regular Session

HB 4951

Requiring MDs and DOs to complete continuing education

Law

Jurisdiction

West Virginia

Session

2026 Regular Session

Official source

Chamber

House of Delegates

Session

2026 Regular Session

Jurisdiction

West Virginia

Bill overview

This bill requires West Virginia physicians (M.D.s and D.O.s) to complete continuing medical education credits. Specifically, it mandates the completion of fifty hours of continuing education annually, with a requirement to include medical education in nutrition. The bill also outlines procedures for license renewal, inactive licenses, and reinstatement, including fees and documentation requirements. It applies to both medical and osteopathic physicians and surgeons practicing in the state.

Key provisions

Requires physicians (M.D.s and D.O.s) to complete 50 hours of continuing medical or podiatric education every two years.
Mandates completion of medical education in nutrition as part of the continuing education requirement.
Establishes procedures for license renewal, inactive licenses, and reinstatement, including associated fees.
Outlines requirements for returning to the board and providing documentation of completed continuing education.
Specifies acceptable continuing education categories (Category I by the American Medical Association).
Details consequences for failing to submit continuing education certification.
Allows for inactive license renewal with specific requirements.
Addresses felony convictions as grounds for denial of license renewal.

Who is affected

Medical Doctors (M.D.)
Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
Healthcare Providers
Patients in West Virginia
The West Virginia Board of Medicine

Positions across the state

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Legislative history

2026-01-29House

Introduced in House

2026-01-29House

Originating in House Health and Human Resources

2026-01-29House

Do pass

2026-01-30House

On 1st reading, Special Calendar

Passage without roll call

The official record shows passage by unanimous consent or voice vote where no roll call was taken. No member-level tally is available for these steps, and the district map does not apply.

3/9/2026SenateVoice vote
Floor amendments adopted (Voice vote)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

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Passage without roll call

3/9/2026SenateVoice vote
Floor amendments adopted (Voice vote)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

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HB 4951

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