Providing license for certified professional midwife

This bill establishes a licensing framework for certified professional midwives (CPMs) in West Virginia. It requires midwives to hold a CPM credential from the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM), meet age and education standards, pass background checks, and maintain certifications in life support and neonatal resuscitation. The law defines "licensed midwife" separately from certified nurse-midwives and outlines requirements for practice, renewal, temporary permits, continuing education, and responsibilities like referrals to physicians. It directly affects midwives seeking to legally practice maternity care in West Virginia under this new regulatory structure.