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Introduced
07/30/2020
07/30/2020
In Committee
07/30/2020
07/30/2020
Crossed Over
07/30/2020
07/30/2020
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to out-of-hospital birth access and safety
AI Summary
This bill establishes a Board of Registration in Midwifery within the Department of Public Health. The board will be responsible for regulating the practice of midwifery, including setting licensure requirements, adopting rules and regulations, and disciplining licensed midwives. The bill also allows licensed midwives to practice in the Commonwealth, provided they meet certain education and credentialing requirements. The bill protects health care providers who consult with or accept transfers from licensed midwives from liability, and imposes penalties for the unlicensed practice of midwifery.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
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),
Other Sponsors (1)
Senate Committee on Ways and Means (S)
Last Action
Read; and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 07/30/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2863 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2863.pdf |
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