HB986Introduced in the House of Delegates
Nurse Licensure - Educational Requirements - Enforcement
Introduced by Jen Terrasa, District 13
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Requiring certain applicants for a license to practice registered nursing or licensed practical nursing to produce adequate evidence, including official transcripts, that the applicants' educational credentials meet certain requirements; and authorizing the State Board of Nursing to take certain disciplinary action for the failure to complete certain education requirements.
Where it stands
Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.
March 20, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · March 18, 2026
132
Yes
0
No
9
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Yes |
| Terry Baker | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Yes |
| William Wivell | 2 | Yes |
| William Valentine | 2 | Yes |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Health
Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Health
Favorable with Amendments {743426/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (132-0)
Referred Finance
Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.
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