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NJ S4025
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Vitale
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AI Summary
- Grants independent prescriptive authority to certified nurse midwives and certified midwives, removing the current requirement for collaborative physician agreements and practice protocols
- Maintains the existing 30 contact hour pharmacology training requirement, including one credit hour on prescription opioid issues such as responsible prescribing, alternatives to opioids, and signs of abuse
- Expands prescriptive authority beyond the current limitation that restricts licensed midwives to only ergot preparations after birth and household remedies
- Directs the State Board of Medical Examiners to promulgate rules and regulations to implement the changes
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Provides for independent prescriptive authority for midwives.
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
3/19/2026
Committee Referrals
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens3/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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