This bill amends and reenacts section 64-9-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, to authorize the Board of Osteopathic Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule concerning osteopathic physician assistants. The legislative rule in question was initially filed in the State Register on July 28, 2025, and subsequently modified to address concerns raised by the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee before being refiled on December 9, 2025.

The bill aims to formalize the authority of the Board of Osteopathic Medicine to implement regulations that govern the practice of osteopathic physician assistants, thereby ensuring that the legislative framework is up-to-date and reflective of current practices in the field. This update is intended to enhance the regulatory environment for osteopathic physician assistants in West Virginia.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-9-1