SB 1352: Certified nurse midwives/licensed certified midwives; independent practice, organized medical staff.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Certified nurse midwives; licensed certified midwives; independent practice; organized medical staff. Permits licensed certified midwives who have completed 1,000 hours of practice under a practice agreement to practice without a practice agreement upon receipt of an attestation from the licensed physician or midwife with whom they entered into a practice agreement. The bill also permits certified nurse midwives and licensed certified midwives to enter into practice agreements with certified nurse midwives or licensed certified midwives who are authorized to practice independently. The bill directs the Department of Health to amend its regulations to clarify that an organized medical staff may include other practitioners, including independent practice midwives, in addition to physicians and dentists. This bill is identical to HB 1635.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. March 24, 2025Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0557)
2. March 24, 2025Approved by Governor-Chapter 557 (Effective 07/01/25)
3. March 3, 2025Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
4. March 3, 2025Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 3, 2025
5. February 20, 2025Signed by President
6. February 18, 2025Signed by Speaker
7. February 18, 2025Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB1352)
8. February 18, 2025Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB1352ER)
9. February 18, 2025Enrolled
10. February 14, 2025Passed House (96-Y 0-N)
11. February 14, 2025Read third time
12. February 13, 2025Read second time

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