ID H0639

Licensed midwives may obtain and administer any medication indicated for maternal care or neonatal care, provided they possess the requisite education, training, and experience and administer within acceptable community standard of care.

Removes the previous statutory list of specific approved medications (oxygen, oxytocin, antibiotics, epinephrine, IV fluids, etc.) and replaces it with a broader formulary-based approach defined by board rules.

Eliminates the requirement for 120 days' advance notice to the Board of Pharmacy and Board of Medicine before adding new drugs to the midwifery formulary.

Nullifies existing administrative rules in IDAPA 24.26.01 relating to protocols for the use of formulary drugs, effective July 1, 2026.

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