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
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation None entered
Meetings See all meetings (13) 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)750-3912    FAX: (804)915-0382    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
General disclosure requirement amendment consistent with statutory changes Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/11/2025.
Implementation of 2022 Periodic Review for Chapter 130 Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/03/2025.
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
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