CO SB101

Extends the sunset date for direct-entry midwife registration from September 1, 2021 to September 1, 2028, allowing the profession to continue operating under Division of Professions and Occupations oversight.

Adds "birth center" definition as a freestanding facility licensed by the Department of Public Health and Environment that provides prenatal, labor, delivery, and postpartum care to low-risk pregnant persons, with post-delivery care generally lasting less than 24 hours.

Permits direct-entry midwives to obtain and administer Group B Streptococcus (GBS) prophylaxis, with prior registrants (before January 1, 2000) requiring director approval and application; eliminates renewal requirements for GBS authority once granted.

Removes requirement for midwives to submit detailed data at registration renewal regarding patient numbers, deliveries, Apgar scores, transfers, and perinatal deaths.

Appropriates $80,080 in cash funds to the Department of Public Health and Environment ($50,080 from health facilities general licensure fund and $30,000 from vital statistics records fund) for implementation and administration.