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MO HB1840
Bill
Status
2/28/2012
Primary Sponsor
Caleb Jones
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AI Summary
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Allows persons holding current ministerial or tocological certification from a National Organization for Competency Assurance (NOCA)-accredited organization to provide midwifery services as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1396 r-6(b)(4)(E)(ii)(I).
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Requires certified midwifery service providers to furnish satisfactory evidence to all clients prior to service provision that they maintain a midwifery malpractice insurance policy with minimum coverage of $1 million.
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Establishes a class C misdemeanor penalty for any person who fails to present proof of required malpractice insurance coverage to a client before providing midwifery services.
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Repeals and replaces section 376.1753, RSMo regarding midwifery regulations.
Legislative Description
Requires any person certified and providing midwifery services to present each client proof of malpractice insurance coverage in an amount of at least $1 million prior to providing services
Last Action
Public Hearing Completed (H)
4/25/2012