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MA S1332

Relative to out-of-hospital birth access and safety


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
07/30/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to 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 key provisions include: creating the board and outlining its composition and duties, requiring midwives to be licensed by the board, authorizing licensed midwives to perform certain medical procedures, and mandating MassHealth coverage for midwifery services. The bill also allows currently practicing midwives a transition period to become licensed under the new regulations.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (23)

Last Action

New draft substituted, see S2863 (on 07/30/2020)

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