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Bill > H0550
ID H0550
ID H0550Amends and adds to existing law to provide for a licensed midwife to obtain and administer medication indicated for maternal care or neonatal care if a midwife possesses requisite education, training, and experience.
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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO MIDWIFERY; AMENDING SECTION 54-5504, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE CER- TAIN RULEMAKING AUTHORITY; AMENDING CHAPTER 55, TITLE 54, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 54-5504A, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE THAT A LICENSED MIDWIFE MAY OBTAIN AND ADMINISTER ANY MEDICATION INDICATED FOR MATERNAL CARE OR NEONATAL CARE FOR WHICH THE MIDWIFE POSSESSES THE REQ- UISITE EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE; AMENDING SECTION 54-5510, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE CORRECT CODE REFERENCES; PROVIDING THAT CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE RULES CONTAINED IN IDAPA 24.26.01. SHALL
AI Summary
This bill allows licensed midwives in Idaho to obtain and administer medications for maternal and neonatal care, provided they have the necessary education, training, and experience. It revises existing rules regarding midwifery practice, specifically amending Section 54-5504 of the Idaho Code to remove a list of specific medications midwives were previously allowed to administer and instead directs to a new section, 54-5504A, which grants broader authority for medication administration based on a midwife's qualifications. The bill also makes technical corrections to code references in Section 54-5510 and declares certain administrative rules related to drug formulary protocols null and void on July 1, 2026, with the entire act taking effect on that date.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Health and Welfare Committee (House)
Last Action
House Health & Welfare Committee (09:00:00 2/11/2026 Room EW20) (on 02/11/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0550/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0550.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0550SOP.pdf |
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