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NY S07121
Bill
Status
4/29/2014
Primary Sponsor
Kemp Hannon
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AI Summary
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Amends the definition of "hospital" in New York Public Health Law to include midwifery birth centers supervised by midwives, alongside existing categories like dental clinics and maternity hospitals.
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Defines "midwifery birth center" as a hospital that principally provides prenatal and obstetric care services delivered by midwives.
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Directs the Department of Health Commissioner to develop regulations for midwifery birth centers covering establishment, construction, and operation, using state and national professional midwifery standards as guidance.
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Requires the Commissioner to consult with midwives, midwifery birth centers, and general hospitals providing obstetric services when developing the regulations.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Relates to midwifery birth centers; includes term within the definition of a hospital; directs the commissioner of health to make regulations relating to establishment and operation of midwifery birth centers.
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES
6/20/2014