This bill amends and reenacts section 64-9-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, to authorize the Board of Examiners of Psychologists to establish a legislative rule concerning the consideration of prior criminal convictions during the initial licensure process. Additionally, the bill addresses the application for waiving initial licensing fees for certain individuals, thereby providing a framework for how these factors will be evaluated in the licensing process.

The legislative rule in question was filed in the State Register on August 13, 2024, and subsequently modified to address concerns raised by the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee before being refiled on August 28, 2024. The bill aims to ensure that the Board of Examiners of Psychologists has the necessary authority to implement these considerations, which could impact the accessibility of licensure for individuals with prior criminal records.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-9-1