New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 5542: Relates to establishing the professional practice of certified midwifery
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the professional practice of community midwifery; defines as the management in the home, birth center, or community setting, of normal pregnancies, child birth, and postpartum care, including newborn evaluation, resuscitation and referral for infants; sets requirements for license and practice.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Democratic/Working Families 10 · Republican/Conservative 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julia Salazar | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 18 |
| Jake Ashby | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 43 |
| George Borrello | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 57 |
| Jabari Brisport | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 25 |
| Samra Brouk | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 55 |
| Cordell Cleare | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Leroy Comrie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Pat Fahy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 46 |
| Patrick Gallivan | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 60 |
| Kristen Gonzalez | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 59 |
| Pam Helming | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 54 |
| Michelle Hinchey | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 41 |
| Robert Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 31 |
| Rachel May | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 48 |
| Shelley Mayer | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 37 |
| Dean Murray | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 3 |
| Zellnor Myrie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Tom O'Mara | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 58 |
| Peter Oberacker | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 51 |
| Kevin Parker | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 21 |
| Jessica Scarcella-Spanton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Luis Sepúlveda | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| James Skoufis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| Mark Walczyk | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 49 |
| Lea Webb | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 52 |
| Alexis Weik | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
- REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION