Providing requirements for midwife licensure

SB 993 establishes licensing requirements for midwives in West Virginia. It requires applicants to hold a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) credential from NARM, complete MEAC-accredited education or NARM portfolio evaluation, and meet other criteria like age and high school diploma. The license is valid for two years and requires renewal with current NARM certification, plus proof of participation in perinatal outcome data submission. This directly affects midwives seeking to practice in West Virginia by setting standardized licensing and renewal processes.