Licensed certified midwives; definition of practice, licensure, report. (HB1953)
Introduced By
Del. Wendy Gooditis (D-Clarke) with support from co-patron Del. Mark Sickles (D-Alexandria)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Licensed certified midwives; licensure; practice. Defines "practice of licensed certified midwifery" and directs the Boards of Medicine and Nursing to establish criteria for the licensure and renewal of a license as a certified midwife. The bill also directs the Department of Health Professions to convene a workgroup to study the licensure and regulation of certified nurse midwives, certified midwives, and certified professional midwives to determine the appropriate licensing entity for such professionals. The Department shall report its findings and conclusions to the Governor and the General Assembly by November 1, 2021. Read the Bill »
Status
01/15/2021: In Subcommittee
History
Date | Action |
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01/11/2021 | Committee |
01/11/2021 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/21 21102337D |
01/11/2021 | Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions |
01/12/2021 | Impact statement from DPB (HB1953) |
01/14/2021 | Reported from Health, Welfare and Institutions (22-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
01/14/2021 | Referred to Committee on Appropriations |
01/15/2021 | Assigned App. sub: Health & Human Resources |
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