This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to authorize the Board of Occupational Therapy to establish a legislative rule concerning telehealth practice requirements and definitions. Specifically, it references the legislative rule filed in the State Register on June 4, 2024, which was modified to address concerns from the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and subsequently refiled on August 29, 2024. The new legal language included in the bill is "13 CSR 09," which pertains to the telehealth practice requirements and definitions.

The primary aim of this legislation is to ensure that the Board of Occupational Therapy has the authority to create and implement rules that govern telehealth practices, thereby enhancing the regulatory framework for occupational therapy services delivered via telehealth. This move is intended to adapt to the evolving landscape of healthcare delivery, particularly in response to the increasing reliance on telehealth services.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-9-1