Senate Bill 23-167 Summary

• Establishes regulation of certified midwives under the State Board of Nursing (starting July 1, 2024), creating a new licensure category alongside practical nurses, professional nurses, and nurse aides

• Requires American Midwifery Certification Board certification as a prerequisite for Colorado licensure, with applicants needing proof of good standing certification and criminal history clearance

• Authorizes prescriptive authority for certified midwives meeting specific requirements, including 750 hours of documented prescribing mentorship and professional liability insurance ($500,000 per claim minimum)

• Expands state board from 11 to 12 members (effective July 1, 2024), adding one member who is either a certified midwife or advanced practice registered nurse who is a certified nurse midwife

• Makes conforming changes across Colorado law to integrate certified midwives into health care regulations, professional review committees, prescribing authority frameworks, and related statutes