HB5681

Relating to empowering qualified certified nurse practitioners and certified nurse midwives to prescribe, administer, and dispense prescriptions drugs without a collaborating physician.

Introduced·2/17/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HB5681 allows certified nurse practitioners and certified nurse midwives to prescribe, administer, and dispense prescription drugs.

West Virginia HB5681 amends the state's code to empower qualified certified nurse practitioners and certified nurse midwives to prescribe, administer, and dispense prescription drugs without needing a collaborating physician. The bill outlines the eligibility criteria for these advanced practice registered nurses, including age, licensure, and completed education hours. It also establishes a special volunteer license for those providing uncompensated care to indigent and needy patients.

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Where it stands

Current
Health & Human Resources Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Feb 23

3:30 PM

Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources Meeting

History

Feb 23

House

Markup Discussion

Feb 17

House

Filed for introduction

Feb 17

House

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