Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
Board
Board of Medicine
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Practice of Licensed Midwives [18 VAC 85 ‑ 130]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Sets the qualifications for licensure, fees, requirements for renewal or reinstatement, disclosures and standards for ethical practice.
State Authority 54.1-2400 and 54.1-2957.9
Federal Authority None entered
Exempt from APA No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act.
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation None entered
Meetings See all meetings (12) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Erin Barrett  / Director of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs
Address: Perimeter Center
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300
Henrico, VA 23233
Email Address: erin.barrett@dhp.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)367-4688    FAX: (804)915-0382    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
General disclosure requirement amendment consistent with statutory changes Fast-Track DPB review in progress.
Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review for Chapter 130 Fast-Track Secretary of Health and Human Resources review in progress.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Handling fee Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/05/2020.
Renewal fee reduction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/02/2019.
Electronic renewal notices Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/22/2019.
Practical experience under supervision Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/20/2018.
Renewal fee reduction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/27/2017.
One-time reduction in renewal fees
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/25/2013.
Disclosure requirements for high-risk pregnancies Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/18/2013.
Change of address
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/19/2009.
Reduction of reinstatement fee
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/16/2008.
Initial regulations Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/21/2007.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
CH 0020 Forms revision
Forms revision
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage withdrawn on 12/16/2011 before submission to the Registrar.
Midwifery care for women with high-risk pregnancies NOIRA Stage withdrawn on 10/24/2008 before the Secretary's office completed its review.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
10/6/2022 Agency Completed Amend
4/30/2018 Agency Completed Retain As Is
2/22/2013 Agency Completed Retain As Is