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Introduced
02/01/2023
02/01/2023
In Committee
02/01/2023
02/01/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/10/2023
04/10/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning Health Occupations - Licensed Direct-Entry Midwives - Previous Cesarean Section FOR the purpose of allowing a licensed direct-entry midwife to assume or take responsibility for a client who had a previous cesarean section and regulating the circumstances under which the responsibility may be assumed or taken; altering the required contents of a certain informed consent agreement; requiring the State Board of Nursing, in consultation with certain stakeholders, to develop a transport protocol for clients who had a previous cesarean section; and generally relating to the practice of licensed direct-entry midwifery and cesarean sections. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Health Occupations Section 8-6C-03(11), 8-6C-04(a)(20) and (21), and 8-6C-09 Annotated Code of Maryland (2021 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement) BY adding to Article - Health Occupations Section 8-6C-04(a)(22) and (e) Annotated Code of Maryland (2021 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement)
AI Summary
This bill allows licensed direct-entry midwives to provide care for clients who have had a previous cesarean section, under certain conditions. Specifically, the bill requires the midwife to consult with an obstetrician, certified nurse midwife, or licensed certified midwife if the client had a single previous cesarean section with a low transverse incision and the procedure was performed at least 18 months before the expected birth date. The bill also requires the midwife to obtain a specific informed consent agreement for home births after a cesarean section, and directs the State Board of Nursing to develop a transport protocol for these clients.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Finance Hearing (13:00:00 2/28/2023 ) (on 02/28/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0376?ys=2023RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/sb/sb0376f.pdf |
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