Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
Board
Board of Nursing
chapter
Regulations Governing the Practice of Licensed Certified Midwives [18 VAC 90 ‑ 70]
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Action:
Changes to LCM practice agreement requirements pursuant to 2025 General Assembly
Action 6766
 
General Information
Action Summary Pursuant to the 2025 General Assembly, the Board intends to amend regulations to allow LCMs who have completed 1,000 hours of practice under a practice agreement to practice without a practice agreement.
Chapters Affected Only affects this chapter.
Executive Branch Review This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act, but falls within the Executive Branch and will be reviewed by the Governor's Office.
RIS Project Yes  [8327]
New Periodic Review This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
 
Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
Stage ID Stage Type Status
10795 Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/05/2025.
 
Contact Information
Name / Title: Claire Morris, RN  / Executive Director
Address: 9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 300
Henrico, VA 23233
Email Address: claire.morris@dhp.virginia.gov
Phone: (804)367-4665    FAX: ()-    TDD: ()-

This person is the primary contact for this board.