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NJ S4487
Bill
Status
5/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
Britnee Timberlake
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AI Summary
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Establishes a new State Board of Midwifery with 11 members (7 midwives, 2 physicians, 1 public member, and 1 Executive Branch member) to replace regulation by the State Board of Medical Examiners
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Creates a unified licensing framework for three types of midwives: Certified Midwives (CM), Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM), and Certified Professional Midwives (CPM), with triennial license renewals
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Authorizes CMs and CNMs to prescribe medications independently after completing 30 contact hours in pharmacology, and permits all licensed midwives to work in hospitals, clinics, homes, or birthing centers
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Grants licensed midwives authority to sign paperwork for Temporary Disability Insurance and Family Leave Insurance benefits
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Requires continuing education based on each certification level, including training on explicit and implicit bias, with hardship waivers available for disability or military service
Legislative Description
Creates Midwifery Licensing Act; modifies regulation of midwifery.
Commerce
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
5/19/2025