HB4463 is a bill in the West Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Relating to the Board of Sanitarians.

What is the status of HB4463?

Signed into law as of March 25, 2026. Latest action: Chapter 162, Acts, Regular Session, 2026 (June 29, 2026).

Who sponsored HB4463?

Clark, Wayne (R, 099), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB4463?

On the West Virginia Legislature website: https://www.wvlegislature.gov/bill_status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4463&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill

West Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session

West Virginia HB4463: Relating to the Board of Sanitarians

Q: What does HB4463 do?

In its own words: An act to amend and reenact §30-17-5, §30-17-8, §30-17-9, §30-17-10, and §30-17-12 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to modifying rules related to the Board of Sanitarians; authorizing online training and in-person training by the Bureau or other approved entity; altering degree requirements; establishing time parameters for certain training; clarifying that a registered sanitarian may license individuals fulfilling requirements; and requiring board adopt reciprocity standards by May 1, 2026. Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations. ARTICLE 17. SANITARIANS. §30-17-5. Pow.

Status: Signed into law, March 25, 2026

What the bill says

An act to amend and reenact §30-17-5, §30-17-8, §30-17-9, §30-17-10, and §30-17-12 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to modifying rules related to the Board of Sanitarians; authorizing online training and in-person training by the Bureau or other approved entity; altering degree requirements; establishing time parameters for certain training; clarifying that a registered sanitarian may license individuals fulfilling requirements; and requiring board adopt reciprocity standards by May 1, 2026. Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations. ARTICLE 17. SANITARIANS. §30-17-5. Pow.

From the enrolled text, March 14, 2026:

AN ACT to amend and reenact §30-17-5, §30-17-8, §30-17-9, §30-17-10, and §30-17-12 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to modifying rules related to the Board of Sanitarians; authorizing online training and in-person training by the Bureau or other approved entity; altering degree requirements; establishing time parameters for certain training; clarifying that a registered sanitarian may license individuals fulfilling requirements; and requiring board adopt reciprocity standards by May 1, 2026. Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations. ARTICLE 17. SANITARIANS. §30-17-5. Powers and duties of the board. (a) The board has all the powers and duties set forth in §30-1-1 et seq. of this code and also the following powers and (2) Set the requirements for a license, permit, and certificate; (3) Establish procedures for submitting, approving, and rejecting applications for a license, permit and certificate; (4) Determine the qualifications of any applicant for a license, permit, and certificate; (5) Prepare, conduct, administer, and grade written, oral, or written and oral examinations for a license; (6) Determine the passing grade for the examinations; (7) Contract with third parties to administer the examinations required under the provisions of this article; (8) Maintain records of the examinations the board or a third party administers, including the number of persons taking the examination and the pass and fail rate; (9) Maintain an …

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West Virginia HB4463: Relating to the Board of Sanitarians

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