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AR HB1814

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/2/2017

Primary Sponsor

Warwick Sabin

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Changes the term "licensed lay midwife" to "licensed midwife" throughout Arkansas Code Title 17, Chapter 85
  • Expands the State Board of Health's statewide midwife licensure program to be applicable across the entire state
  • Recognizes citizens' rights to choose birth location and manner, informed consent/refusal, practitioner selection, and privacy
  • Removes requirement for physician supervision of midwifery practice and replaces it with physician consultation, nurse-midwife supervision, or hospital backup options
  • Allows currently practicing lay midwives to receive temporary permits valid for six months while meeting new licensure requirements

Legislative Description

To Amend And Update The Licensed Lay Midwife Act; And To Change The Term "licensed Lay Midwife" To "licensed Midwife".

Last Action

WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR

3/8/2017

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare and Labor3/2/2017

Full Bill Text

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