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AR HB1181
Bill
Status
2/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mary Bentley
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AI Summary
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Expands "full practice authority" for certified nurse midwives to include admitting and discharging patients from licensed hospitals if the hospital grants privileges
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Authorizes certified nurse midwives to complete, sign, and submit birth certificates and death certificates
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Adds certified nurse midwives alongside physicians as authorized to provide medical information for birth certificates within 72 hours after birth
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Allows certified nurse midwives to prepare and file birth certificates for births occurring outside institutions
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Permits certified nurse midwives to complete medical certification for death certificates within 3 business days when they were in charge of patient care
Legislative Description
To Amend The Full Practice Authority Of A Certified Nurse Midwife To Allow Admitting Privileges.
Last Action
Notification that HB1181 is now Act 138
2/25/2025