Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1501: Advanced practice registered nurses; feasibility of temporary or provisional licensure, report.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1501 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Advanced practice registered nurses; feasibility of temporary or provisional licensure, report. Primary sponsor: Madison Whittle (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Committee Rules.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Boards of Medicine and Nursing; advanced practice registered nurses; feasibility of temporary or provisional licensure; report. Directs the Boards of Medicine and Nursing to assess the feasibility of implementing a temporary or provisional licensure pathway for advanced practice registered nurses.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Whittle | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 49 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left in Committee Rules
- Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (5-Y 0-N)
- Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
- Referred to Committee on Rules
- Presented and ordered printed 26105625D