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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
07/30/2020
07/30/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
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)
Mike Barrett (D),
Jennifer Benson (D),
Harriette Chandler (D),
Michelle Ciccolo (D),
Nick Collins (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Brendan Crighton (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Lori Ehrlich (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Cindy Friedman (D),
Paul Frost (R),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Kay Khan (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Becca Rausch (D),
Mike Rush (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Last Action
New draft substituted, see S2863 (on 07/30/2020)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1332 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1332.pdf |
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