This bill aims to amend and reenact section 64-9-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, to grant the Board of Registered Nurses the authority to promulgate a legislative rule concerning the requirements for registration and licensure, as well as defining conduct that constitutes professional misconduct. The specific legislative rule referenced was filed in the State Register on August 23, 2024, and is authorized under the existing authority of section 30-7-4 of the code.

The bill does not include any deletions from current law, as it introduces new legal language to facilitate the Board of Registered Nurses in establishing necessary regulations for nursing professionals. The intent is to ensure that the standards for registration and licensure are clearly defined, thereby enhancing the professional conduct expected within the nursing field in West Virginia.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-9-1