2025 Legislative Action

​​​During the 2025 Legislative Session, SB369 was passed and signed by the Governor.  Included in SB369 were multiple Legislative Rules of the Board of Occupational Therapy.  All modified Rules will go into effect on July 1, 2025.  Please see below for links to the new Rules and a brief description of the changes:

• ​Series 3  Fees for Services Rendered by the Board     Initial license fees are being reduced by 50%; Added a fee for a compact privilege to practice in WV
• Series 5  Competency Standards for Advanced Practice     Expanded to define competency standards to utilize treatment techniques and/or modalities which require education and training beyond entry-level skills     
• Series 7  Request for Waiver of Initial Licensing Fees for Certain Individuals     Extended through 2035  
• Series 8  Consideration of Prior Criminal Convictions in Initial Licensure Determinations     Extended through 2035 
• Series 9  Telehealth Practice; Requirements; Definitions     Added compact privilege holders as eligible to practice telehealth in WV​
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