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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
12/26/2019
12/26/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish a board of registration in midwifery and further regulating out-of-hospital birth access and safety. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a Board of Registration in Midwifery within the Department of Public Health to regulate the practice of midwifery in Massachusetts. The bill sets out the composition and duties of the board, including the establishment of licensure requirements and standards of practice for midwives. It allows licensed midwives to obtain and administer certain medications, provide certain services, and be reimbursed by Medicaid/MassHealth for their services. The bill also provides protections for health care providers who consult with or accept a transfer from a licensed midwife. Overall, the bill aims to increase access to and safety of out-of-hospital births in Massachusetts.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (86)
Jim Arciero (D),
Ruth Balser (D),
Christine Barber (D),
John Barrett (D),
Jennifer Benson (D),
Donnie Berthiaume (R),
David Biele (D),
Natalie Blais (D),
Dan Cahill (D),
Dan Carey (D),
Tackey Chan (D),
Harriette Chandler (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Daniel Cullinane (D),
Angelo D'Emilia (R),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Dan Donahue (D),
Carolyn Dykema (D),
Lori Ehrlich (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Dylan Fernandes (D),
Carole Fiola (D),
Paul Frost (R),
Sean Garballey (D),
Denise Garlick (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Susan Gifford (R),
Carlos González (D),
Ken Gordon (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Rich Haggerty (D),
Stephen Hay (D),
Jonathan Hecht (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Bradford Hill (R),
Kevin Honan (D),
Steven Howitt (R),
Dan Hunt (D),
Brad Jones (R),
Hannah Kane (R),
Patrick Kearney (D),
Kay Khan (D),
John Lawn (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
David Linsky (D),
Jay Livingstone (D),
Adrian Madaro (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Paul Mark (D),
Joe McGonagle (D),
Christina Minicucci (D),
Liz Miranda (D),
Leonard Mirra (R),
Mike Moran (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Brian Murray (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Jim O'Day (D),
Sarah Peake (D),
Smitty Pignatelli (D),
Elizabeth Poirier (R),
Denise Provost (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Dave Robertson (D),
Maria Robinson (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Danny Ryan (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Jon Santiago (D),
Todd Smola (R),
Mike Soter (R),
Tom Stanley (D),
Bill Straus (D),
José Tosado (D),
Paul Tucker (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Andy Vargas (D),
Aaron Vega (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Bud Williams (D),
Last Action
Reporting date extended to Thursday December 31, 2020, pending concurrence (on 06/22/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1948 | 02/27/2019 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1948.pdf | 02/27/2019 |
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