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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd 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 and sets forth the requirements and regulations for licensing midwives in Massachusetts. It allows licensed midwives to issue certain prescriptions, provides them with liability protections, and requires MassHealth (the state's Medicaid program) to cover midwifery services. The bill aims to improve access to and safety of out-of-hospital births in the state.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (25)
Becca Rausch (D)*,
Mike Barrett (D),
Harriette Chandler (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Brendan Crighton (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Diana Dizoglio (D),
Carol Doherty (D),
Lydia Edwards (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Adam Gómez (D),
Hannah Kane (R),
Kay Khan (D),
Eric Lesser (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Christina Minicucci (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Susan Moran (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Brian Murray (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Mike Rush (D),
Walter Timilty (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4640 (on 04/11/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1519 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1519.pdf |
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