ID H0550

Licensed midwives may obtain and administer any medication indicated for maternal care or neonatal care for which they possess the requisite education, training, and experience, replacing the previous limited formulary list that specified only certain drugs like oxygen, oxytocin, antibiotics, and epinephrine.

Removes the requirement that the Board of Pharmacy and Board of Medicine must be given 120 days' notice and have no objections before adding new drugs to the midwifery formulary.

Administrative rules in IDAPA 24.26.01 relating to protocols for the use of formulary drugs (Section 200, Subsection 01) are declared null and void effective July 1, 2026.

Retains existing restrictions prohibiting licensed midwives from using vacuum extraction or forceps, having prescriptive privileges, or performing abortions.

Declared an emergency measure with an effective date of July 1, 2026.