SB189

Relating to certified professional midwives

Introduced·1/14/26
Intr Text

West Virginia SB189 regulates the practice of certified professional midwives, including licensing requirements, scope of practice, and disciplinary.

West Virginia SB189 establishes regulations for certified professional midwives (CPMs), defining their scope of practice and responsibilities. The bill outlines the requirements for obtaining and renewing a midwife license, including education, certification, and continuing education. It specifies the medical tests, legend drugs, and devices midwives can use, emphasizing safe pregnancy, labor, birth, postpartum, and lactation care. The bill also details the responsibilities of midwives, such as risk assessment, client communication, and maintaining accurate medical records.

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Health and Human Resources Committee
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History

Jan 14

Senate

Filed for introduction

Jan 14

Senate

To Health and Human Resources then Finance

Jan 14

Senate

Introduced in Senate