HI HB955

Extends the exemption for birth attendants practicing without a midwifery license from July 1, 2023 to July 1, 2025, provided they meet specific conditions including disclosure requirements and restrictions on legend drugs.

Requires unlicensed birth attendants to provide written and verbal disclosure to clients stating they lack a state license, their education has not been reviewed by the state, details of their training, and a plan for hospital transport if complications arise.

Adds the North American Registry of Midwives portfolio evaluation process as an acceptable pathway for certified professional midwives to qualify for state licensure.

Allows student midwives to train under supervision of either a North American Registry of Midwives qualified preceptor or a Midwifery Education Accreditation Council qualified preceptor.

Names the legislation "Sovereign's Law" in honor of a Native Hawaiian adolescent aspiring to become a traditionally-trained midwife; effective date is June 30, 3000.