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Introduced
03/26/2019
03/26/2019
In Committee
03/28/2019
03/28/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/26/2020
06/26/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
To amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to repeal in its entirety Chapter 26, relating to the practice of midwifery; to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide for the licensure and regulation of community midwives; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for the creation of the Certified Community Midwife Board; to provide for its membership and duties; to provide for licensure requirements; to provide for the issuance, renewal, and revocation of licenses; to require written disclosures to clients; to provide for authorized acts and duties; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Certified Community Midwife Act, seeks to repeal Georgia's existing law on the practice of midwifery and establish a new regulatory framework for the licensure and practice of certified community midwives. It creates the Certified Community Midwife Board to oversee the licensing and regulation of these practitioners, who will be permitted to provide care during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period for low-risk clients. The bill outlines the scope of practice for certified community midwives, including the medications and procedures they can administer, and establishes requirements for informed consent, mandatory transfer, and collaboration with other healthcare providers. It also prohibits certain acts, such as administering epidural anesthesia or inducing abortions.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred (on 03/28/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20192020/186052.pdf |
| Bill | http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-us/display/20192020/sb/267 |
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