Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board of Nursing intends to consider promulgating 18VAC90-70, Regulations Governing the Practice of Licensed Certified Midwives. The purpose of the proposed action is to adopt a new regulation for midwives with requirements similar to other licensed professions for a fee structure, renewal or reinstatement, continuing competency, and standards of practice to conform to Chapters 200 and 201 of the 2021 General Assembly, Special Session I, which requires the Boards of Nursing and Medicine to promulgate regulations governing the practice of licensed certified midwives. Section 54.1-2957.04 of the Code of Virginia specifies the credential that will be considered as qualification for licensure and renewal, the requirement for a practice agreement, and the prescriptive authority for the profession.

The agency intends to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: §§ 54.1-2400 and 54.1-2957.04 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: February 16, 2022.

Agency Contact: Jay P. Douglas, R.N., Executive Director, Board of Nursing, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-4520, FAX (804) 527-4455, or email jay.douglas@dhp.virginia.gov.