New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 5542: Relates to establishing the professional practice of certified midwifery

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

Plain-language summary

S 5542 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to establishing the professional practice of certified midwifery. Primary sponsor: Julia Salazar (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 25 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Julia Salazar (Democratic/Working Families). 25 co-sponsors.