This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to authorize the Board of Examiners in Counseling to establish a legislative rule concerning the renewal of licensed professional counselor licenses and the requirements for continuing professional education. Specifically, it references the legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 28, 2025, which was modified to address concerns raised by the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and subsequently refiled on October 21, 2025.

The new legal language included in the bill specifies the rule as "27 CSR 03," which pertains to the aforementioned license renewal and continuing education requirements for licensed professional counselors. This legislative action aims to ensure that the Board of Examiners in Counseling has the authority to implement necessary regulations that support the professional development and licensure of counselors in West Virginia.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-9-1